Maine statute
17-A M.R.S. § 609 — Misuse of information
Current through First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)
Part of Chapter 25: Bribery and Corrupt Practices, Maine Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of 17-A M.R.S. § 609
Statutory text current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the Maine Revised Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes' official published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Maine and has not been certified by the Secretary of State.
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;
B. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such official action or information; or
C. Knowingly aids another to do any of the things described in paragraphs A and B.
2. Misuse of information is a Class E crime.
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