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

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.