§609. Misuse of information
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1. A person is guilty of misuse of information if, being a public servant and knowing that official action is contemplated, or acting in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:
A. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise that may be affected by such official action or information; [RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B . [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[RR 2013, c. 2, §31 (COR).]
2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]