17-A M.R.S. §609: Misuse of information
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
- PART 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
- CHAPTER 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT PRACTICES
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 which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:
A. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by such official action or information;
B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or
C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B.
2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.
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