Illinois Statutes
§ 29-2 — Accepting a bribe
Illinois § 29-2
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 720CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Act 720 ILCS 5/Criminal Code of 2012.
Art.Title III - Specific Offenses
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Bluebook
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 29-2 (2026).
Text
Any person participating in, officiating or connected with any professional or amateur athletic contest, sporting event or exhibition who accepts or agrees to accept any money, bribe or other thing of value or advantage with the intent, understanding or agreement that he will not use his best efforts in connection with such contest, event or exhibition commits a Class 4 felony.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 77-2638.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 29-1
Offering a bribe§ 29-2
Accepting a bribe§ 29A-1
§ 29A-1§ 29A-2
§ 29A-2§ 29A-3
Sentence§ 29A-4
Corporate Crime Fund§ 29B-0.5
Definitions§ 29B-1
Money laundering§ 29B-11
Replevin prohibited§ 29B-12
Non-judicial forfeiture§ 29B-13
Judicial in rem procedures§ 29B-14
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Bluebook (online)
Illinois § 29-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/il/720/29-2.