New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 200.45 — Bribe giving for public office
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 200: Bribery Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 200.45
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
200.45 Bribe giving for public office.
A person is guilty of bribe giving for public office when he confers,
or offers or agrees to confer, any money or other property upon a public
servant or a party officer upon an agreement or understanding that some
person will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or
nominated as a candidate for public office.
Bribe giving for public office is a class D felony.
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What class of felony is bribe giving for public office in New York?
Bribe giving for public office is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 200.45.
Which New York statute covers bribe giving for public office?
Bribe giving for public office is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 200.45 (Bribe giving for public office).
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