American Samoa § 46.4705 - Misuse of official information.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4705 — Misuse of official information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4705. Misuse of official information.
(a) A public servant commits the crime of misuse of official information if, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with which he is associated, or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and which has not been made public, he knowingly: (1) acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by the information or official action; (2) speculates or wagers on the basis of the information or official action; or (3) aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with purpose of conferring a pecuniary benefit on any person. (b) Misuse of official information is a class A misdemeanor. Research Guide: MCC 576.050.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46.4705 ("Misuse of official information.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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