New Hampshire § 640-7 - Section 640:7 Purchase of Public Office.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 640-7 — Section 640:7 Purchase of Public Office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 640-7. Section 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 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.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 640-7
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 640-7 cover?
Section 640-7 ("Section 640:7 Purchase of Public Office.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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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