Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code
Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 904: Private bribery
What this law says, in plain English
Private bribery occurs when someone offers money or benefits to influence an employee, hiring official, fiduciary, sports participant/official, or trusted advisor to act improperly. Soliciting or accepting such benefits is also prohibited. This is a Class D crime.
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