Penal Law § 180.40 · Article 180. Bribery Not Involving Public Servants, and Related Offenses
Sports bribing
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§ 180.40 Sports bribing.
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.
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