California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §18852: It is unlawful for any person to give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any officer or employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or by the regu

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to give, pay, or offer money or anything of value to a state officer or employee, directly or indirectly, with intent to influence them in performing their duties.

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It is unlawful for any person to give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any officer or employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or by the regulations of the director, any money or other thing of value, with intent to influence such officer or employee in the discharge of any such duty.

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