N.Y. Penal Law 180.40 – Sports bribing
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§ 180.40 Sports bribing.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 180.40
- Sports contest: means any professional or amateur sport or athletic game or contest viewed by the public. See N.Y. Penal Law 180.35
- Sports official: means any person who acts or expects to act in a sports contest as an umpire, referee, judge or otherwise to officiate at a sports contest. See N.Y. Penal Law 180.35
- Sports participant: means any person who participates or expects to participate in a sports contest as a player, contestant or member of a team, or as a coach, manager, trainer or other person directly associated with a player, contestant or team. See N.Y. Penal Law 180.35
A person is guilty of sports bribing when he:
1. Confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a sports participant with intent to influence him not to give his best efforts in a sports contest; or
2. Confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a sports official with intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly.
Sports bribing is a class D felony.