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§ 5302. Speculating or wagering on official action or information

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Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article E. Offenses Against Public Administration (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 53. Abuse of Office (Refs & Annos)
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5302
§ 5302. Speculating or wagering on official action or information
Currentness
A public servant commits a misdemeanor of the second degree 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:
(1) acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such information or official action;
(2) speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or
(3) aids another to do any of the foregoing.

Credits

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective June 6, 1973.
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5302, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5302
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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