9A.68.050 - Trading in special influence. - Washington Statutes

Trading in special influence.

(1) A person is guilty of trading in special influence if:

     (a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such other person will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter; or

     (b) He requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that he will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter.

     (2) Trading in special influence is a class C felony.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.050.]