New Hampshire § 640:7 Purchase of Public Office

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 640:7 — Purchase of Public Office

New Hampshire § 640:7

Title LXIICRIMINAL CODE

Ch. 640CORRUPT PRACTICES

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 640:7 (2026).

Text

A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:

I.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

II.He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph I.

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A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if:
I. 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
II. He knowingly gives, offers or promises any pecuniary benefit prohibited by paragraph I.