Penal Law § 200.45 · Article 200. Bribery Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses
Bribe giving for public office
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§ 200.45 Bribe giving for public office.
A person is guilty of bribe giving for public office when he confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any money or other property upon a public servant or a party officer upon an agreement or understanding that some person will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
Bribe giving for public office is a class D felony.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN200.45
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