California · Financial Code
FIN §5304: (a) It is unlawful for any person to corruptly give, offer, or promise anything of value to any other person, with intent to influence or reward any institution-affiliated party in connection with any
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It is unlawful to corruptly give, offer, or promise anything of value to influence a savings association employee, or for that employee to corruptly solicit or accept such value. Penalties vary by amount: up to $1M fine or 2–4 years imprisonment for larger amounts; up to $1K fine or one year jail for amounts under $1,000.
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