North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances
N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-234.1: Misuse of confidential information
What this law says, in plain English
State or local government officers and employees are prohibited from using nonpublic information gained through their official position to acquire financial interests or benefits. Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors.
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