Misuse of information

17-A M.R.S. § 609, under BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES.

17-A M.R.S. § 609

1. A person is guilty of misuse of information if, being a public servant and knowing that official action is contemplated, or acting in reliance on information that that person has acquired by virtue of that person's office or from another public servant, that person:

A. Acquires or divests that person of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by the official action or information; [RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §40 (COR).]

B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of the official action or information; or [RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §40 (COR).]

C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.