Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-439: Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate
What this law says, in plain English
Public officers and political candidates who accept gifts or promises in exchange for using their official power in a particular way commit a Class 4 felony, forfeit office, and become permanently ineligible to hold public office.
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