New Hampshire Revised Statutes 640:7 – Purchase of Public Office
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A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:
I. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or
II. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph I.
I. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 640:7
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
II. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph I.