Penal Law § 200.50 · Article 200. Bribery Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses
Bribe receiving for public office
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§ 200.50 Bribe receiving for public office.
A public servant or a party officer is guilty of bribe receiving for public office when he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any money or other property from another person 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 receiving for public office is a class D felony.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN200.50
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