17-A M.R.S. §607: Purchase of public office

1. A person is guilty of purchase of public office if:

A. He solicits, accepts or agrees to accept, for himself, another person, or a political party, money or any other pecuniary benefit as compensation for his endorsement, nomination, appointment, approval or disapproval of any person for a position as a public servant or for the advancement of any public servant; or

B. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph A.

2. Purchase of public office is a Class D crime.