9A.68.040 - Trading in public office. - Washington Statutes

Trading in public office.

(1) A person is guilty of trading in public office if:

     (a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such actor will or may be appointed to a public office; or

     (b) Being a public servant, he requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such person will or may be appointed to a public office.

     (2) Trading in public office is a class C felony.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.040.]