Idaho § 18-1357
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-1357, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1357.
Compensating public servant for assisting private interests in relation to matters before him. (1) Receiving compensation. A public servant commits a misdemeanor if he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that he has or is likely to have an official discretion to exercise.
(2) Paying compensation. A person commits a misdemeanor if he pays or offers or agrees to pay compensation to a public servant with knowledge that acceptance by the public servant is unlawful.
[18-1357, added 1972, ch. 381, sec. 20, p. 1102.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-1357
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-1357 cover?
Section 18-1357 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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