California · Penal Code
PEN §337d: Any person who gives, offers to give, promises to give, or attempts to give, any money, bribe, or thing of value to any person who is umpiring, managing, directing, refereeing, supervising, judging, p
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It is a felony to offer money or bribes to sports officials with intent to influence their decisions in sporting events. A second offense carries increased penalties.
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