Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code

Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 603: Improper influence

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits improper influence (a Class D crime) by threatening harm to influence a public servant, voter, or party official; privately communicating with a public servant to improperly influence their official discretion; or failing to report such conduct.

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