North Dakota § 12.1-12-03 Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters

North Dakota Statutes

§ 12.1-12-03 — Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters

North Dakota § 12.1-12-03

Title 12.1Criminal Code

Ch. 12.1-12Bribery - Unlawful Influence of Public Servants

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N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-12-03 (2026).

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1.A public servant is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept a thing of pecuniary value from nongovernmental sources:

a.As compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other matter which is or is likely to be subject to his official action;

b.As compensation for omitting or delaying official action; or

c.As a fee or compensation for services not rendered or to which he was not legally entitled.

2.A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he knowingly offers, gives, or agrees to give a thing of pecuniary value to a public servant, receipt of which is prohibited by this section.

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1. A public servant is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he solicits, accepts, or agrees to
accept a thing of pecuniary value from nongovernmental sources:
a. As compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill,
contract, claim, or other matter which is or is likely to be subject to his official
action;
b. As compensation for omitting or delaying official action; or
c. As a fee or compensation for services not rendered or to which he was not legally
entitled.
2. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he knowingly offers, gives, or agrees to
give a thing of pecuniary value to a public servant, receipt of which is prohibited by this
section.