New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)

N.Y. Penal Law § 200.45: Bribe giving for public office

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits bribe giving for public office by offering or giving money or property to a public servant or party officer with an understanding that someone will be appointed to or nominated for public office. This is a class D felony.

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