Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 604 – Improper compensation for past action
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1. A person is guilty of improper compensation for past action if:
A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or for having violated his duty; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. He promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit, acceptance of which would be a violation of paragraph A. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
2. Improper compensation for past action is a Class D crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).