640:1 Scope of Chapter. – Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the giving or receiving of campaign contributions made for the purpose of defraying the costs of a political campaign, or the giving or receiving of any other thing exempt from the prohibition on gifts pursuant to RSA 15-B. No person […]
640:2 Bribery in Official and Political Matters. – I. A person is guilty of a class B felony if: (a) He promises, offers, or gives any pecuniary benefit to another with the purpose of influencing the other’s action, decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, nomination, or other exercise of discretion as a public servant, party official, […]
640:3 Improper Influence. – I. A person is guilty of a class B felony if he: (a) Threatens any harm to a public servant, party official or voter with the purpose of influencing his action, decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote or other exercise of discretion; or (b) Privately addresses to any public servant who […]
640:4 Compensation for Past Action. – A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: I. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for having given a decision, opinion, recommendation, nomination, vote, otherwise exercised his discretion, or for having violated his duty; or II. He promises, […]
640:5 Gifts to Public Servants. – A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: I. Being a public servant he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from a person who is or is likely to become subject to or interested in any matter or action pending before or contemplated by himself […]
640:6 Compensation for Services. – A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: I. Being a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in return for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that […]
640:7 Purchase of Public Office. – 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 […]
