52 chapters · 393 sections in this title.
17-A M.R.S. § 601 Scope of chapter
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the giving or receiving of campaign contributions made for the purpose of defraying the costs of a political campaign. No person shall be convicted of an offense solely on the evidence that a campaign contribution was made, a…
17-A M.R.S. § 602 Bribery in official and political matters
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1. A person is guilty of bribery in official and political matters if: A. He promises, offers, or gives any pecuniary benefit to another with the intention of influencing the other's action, decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, nomination or other exercise of discretion as a …
17-A M.R.S. § 603 Improper influence
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1. A person is guilty of improper influence if he: A. Threatens any harm to a public servant, party official or voter with the purpose of influencing his action, decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote or other exercise of discretion; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] B. P…
17-A M.R.S. § 604 Improper compensation for past action
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1. A person is guilty of improper compensation for past action if: A. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or fo…