New Hampshire § 643:2 Misuse of Information

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 643:2 — Misuse of Information

New Hampshire § 643:2

Title LXIICRIMINAL CODE

Ch. 643ABUSE OF OFFICE

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 643:2 (2026).

Text

A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, knowing that official action is contemplated or in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:

I.Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or

II.Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or

III.Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing.

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A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, knowing that official action is contemplated or in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:
I. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or
II. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or
III. Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing.

Legislative History

1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

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