North Carolina § 14-234 - 1. Misuse of confidential information.
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§ 14-234. 1. Misuse of confidential information.
It is unlawful for any officer or employee of the State or an officer or an employee of any of its political subdivisions, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with which he is associated, or in reliance on information which was made known to him in his official capacity and which has not been made public, to commit any of the following acts: Acquire a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise or gain any pecuniary benefit which may be affected by such information or official action; or Intentionally aid another to do any of the above acts. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. History (1987, c. 616, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 146; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-234 cover?
Section 14-234 ("1. Misuse of confidential information.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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