| State | Violation | Criminal Penalty |
| Alabama | Ethics Code: Unintentional violation of Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees 36-25-27 | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Intentional violation of Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees 36-25-27 | Class B felony
2-20 years; up to $10,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Intentional violation of financial disclosure statute | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 13A-10-61. Bribery | Class C felony
1-10 years; up to $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 13A-10-62 Failure to disclose conflict of interest | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Trading in public office | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 13A-10-82 Misuse of confidential information | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos; $1,000 |
| Alaska | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: 11.56.110. Receiving a bribe | Class B felony
Max 10 years; $100,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 11.56.120 Receiving unlawful gratuities | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 11.56.850 Official misconduct | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 11.56.860. Misuse of confidential information | Same as above |
| Arizona | Ethics Code: Intentional violation of 38-510,
Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees (State legislators are not public officers.) | Class 6 felony
6-18 mos; up to $150,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Negligent violation of 38-510,
Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees (State legislators are not public officers.)
| Class 1 misdemeanor
Max $2,500 fine |
| | Criminal Code: 13-2602 Bribery of a public servant or party officer
| Class 4 felony
1.5-3 years; up to $150,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 13-2603 Trading in public office | Class 6 felony
6-18 mos; up to $150,000 |
| Arkansas | Ethics Code: Failure to file, or falsely filing the financial disclosure statement 21-8-202 required of state employees | Misdemeanor
$50-$500 |
| | Ethics Code: 21-8-903. Purposely violating provisions of subchapter 9; disclosure by legislators of sales to the state | Class A misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found) |
| | Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Public servant bribery | Class D felony
(Penalties could not be found) |
| | Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Accepting unlawful compensation for speeches or appearances | Unclassified
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Abuse of office | Class B misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found) |
| | Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Trading in public office, unlawful compensation for past official action, soliciting unlawful compensation, misuse of confidential information | Class A misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found) |
| California | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found
| |
| | Penal Code: Section 93 Accepting of bribes by a judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, and every person authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, | 2-4 years. If bribe not actually received, $2,000-$10,000. If bribe received, actual amount or $2,000, whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received $10,000, whichever is greater. |
| Colorado | Ethics Code: 24-18-103 Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee whose conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state as a trustee of property and shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would suffer for abuse of his trust. The district attorney of the district where the trust is violated may bring appropriate judicial proceedings, which shall be in addition to any criminal action. Actions that constitute breach of fiduciary duty and the public trust for members of the general assembly include disclosing confidential information (24-18-104 (1)); accepting a gift of substantial value given in attempt to influence official action, (24-18-104(a)) accepting a fee, a contingent fee, or any other compensation, except his official compensation provided by statute, for promoting or opposing the passage of legislation (24-18-106(1)); lobbying, solicit lobbying business or contracts about issues before the general assembly (24-18-106(3)). Acts that constitute breach of the public trust for state officials and employees can also be found in this chapter as well. | Penalties could not be found. |
| | Criminal Code: 18-8-302 (3) Bribery | Class 3 felony
4-8 years; $3,000-$750,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior | Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation | Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-305 Trading in public office | Class 1 misdemeanor
6-18 mos.; $500-$5,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-307 Requiring or directing a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with the government | Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-308 Failing to disclose a conflict of interest | Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-402 Misuse of official information | Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000 |
| | Criminal Code Official oppression | Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-404. First degree official misconduct. (With intent to personally benefit, or to maliciously harm another, unauthorized exercise of official function or refraining from performing official duties or violating any statute or rule relating to office) | Class 2 misdemeanor.
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct. (Knowingly, arbitrarily or capriciously refraining from performing an official job function or violating any statute or rule relating to office) | Class 1 petty offense
Max 6 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code 18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property | Class 5 felony
2-4 years; $1,000-$100,000 |
| Connecticut | Ethics Code: Sec. 1-89. Intentional violation of Chapter 10; Codes of Ethics, first offense | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Sec. 1-89. Intentional violation of Chapter 10; Codes of Ethics, first offense in which the offender derives a financial benefit of $1,000 or more; or second or subsequent offense | Class D felony
1-5 years; max $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Bribe receiving | Class C felony
1-10 years; max $10,000 |
| Delaware | Ethics Code 5805. Knowing violations of prohibitions relating to conflicts of interest: - Restrictions on representing another's interest before the state;
- Restrictions on contracting with the state;
- Post-employment restrictions;
- Ban on unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
| Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $10,000 |
| | Ethics Code: 5815 Willful failure to file a financial disclosure report | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,150 |
| | Ethics Code: 5815 Willful filing of a false financial disclosure report | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,300 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; 1201. Receiving a bribe | Class E felony
Max 5 years; no fine specified |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; 1206. Receiving unlawful gratuities | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,300 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; 1211. Official misconduct | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; 1212. Profiteering | Same as above |
| Florida | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: 838.015. Bribery | Felony of the second degree Max 15 years; $15,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 838.016 Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior | Felony of the second degree Max 15 years; $15,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 838.022 Official misconduct | Felony of the third degree Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 838.21 Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information | Felony of the third degree Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| Georgia | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: 16-10-1 Intentionally violation of the terms of public oath | 1-5 years |
| | Criminal Code: 16-10-2 (b) Bribery | Max 20 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 16-10-4. (a) It is unlawful for any officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof who asks for or receives anything of value to which he is not entitled in return for an agreement to procure or attempt to procure the passage or defeat the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or procure or attempt to procure the approval or disapproval of the same by the Governor | 1-5 years |
| | Criminal Code: 16-10-5. It is unlawful for any officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof who asks for or receives anything of value to which he is not entitled in return for an agreement to influence or attempt to influence official action by any other officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof | 1-5 years |
| | Criminal Code:16-10-9.(a) It shall be unlawful for: (1) Members of the General Assembly to accept or hold office or employment in the executive branch of the state government or any agency thereof or in the judicial branch of the state government | Misdemeanor
(unable to locate penalties) |
| Hawaii | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | Criminal Code: 710-1040 Bribery | Class C felony
(Unable to locate penalties) |
| Idaho | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1356. No state agency official, judicial official or legislator shall accept or agree to accept any pecuniary benefit from any person interested in their official actions. | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1302. Receiving a bribe | Felony
Max 5 years; $50,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1354 Accepting compensation for past official behavior | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1357. Soliciting, accepting or agreeing to accept compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that he has or is likely to have an official discretion to exercise. | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1358. Soliciting, receiving, agreeing to receive, or agreeing that any political party or other person shall receive any pecuniary benefit for approval or disapproval of an appointment or advancement in public service, or for approval or disapproval of any person or transaction for any benefit conferred by an official or agency of the government. | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 18-1359. Using public position for personal gain | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| Illinois | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/4A-107. Willful filing of false financial disclosure statement | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500, or the amount specified in the offense, whichever is greater |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-101. Legislators engaging in lobbying | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-104. Legislators who participate in representation cases unlawfully | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-15. Engaging in prohibited political activities (state employees engaging in political activities during compensated time, state officials requiring them to do so.) | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-30. Prohibited offer or promise (candidates and state officers promising jobs or other compensation in return for contributions.) | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-45. Procurement; revolving door prohibition. | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-40 Fundraising in Sangamon County (during legislative session) | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-103. Legislators who accept other compensation for their official duties | Petty offense
Unable to find penalty |
| | Criminal Code: 720 ILCS 645. Bribery | Class 3 felony
2-5 years; Max $25,000 or the amount of the offense, whichever is greater |
| Indiana | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-1. Bribery | Class C felony
2-8 years; Max $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-2. Official misconduct includes receiving personal benefit because of privileged information, neglecting to pass on public records and property to successor, among other things. | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $5,000 fine |
| | Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-3. Conflict of interest is when a public servant knowingly or intentionally having a pecuniary interest in; or deriving a profit from a contract or purchase connected with an action by his governmental entity. | Class D felony
6 mos.-3 years; Max $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-7 Profiteering from public service | Class A infraction
(Unable to find penalties) |
| Iowa | Ethics Code: 68B.25 Knowingly and intentionally violating ethics provisions | Serious misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $250-$1,500 |
| | Criminal Code: 721.1 Felonious misconduct in office involves giving false information on authorized receipts, returns, entries or certificates; falsifying public records or falsely purporting something to be a public record. | Class D felony
Max 5 years; $750-$7,500 |
| | Criminal Code: 721.2 Nonfelonious misconduct in office involves entering to a contract for more than authorized by law; failing to report receipt or expenditure of public funds; requesting or receiving additional compensation for required job functions; using or permitting another to use state property for private or political purpose; failing to perform any duty required; demanding contributions from public employees. | Serious misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $250-$1,500 |
| | Criminal Code: 721.4 Using public motor vehicles for political purposes | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 721.10 Misuse of public records involves releasing public records or information for a greater fee than allowed by law. | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 721.11 Interest in public contracts. Unlawful interest in public contracts | Same as above |
| Kansas | Ethics Code: 46-239, 46-251 Failure by state employees and officials to file a true disclosure form, as required for representation cases, certain contracts as well as personal economic interests | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000
Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: Article 39. Crimes affecting public trusts. 21-3901. Bribery | Severity level 7, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison
Forfeiture of office; forever disqualified from public office. |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Using a state vehicle, aircraft or vessel for personal use; Willfully failing to serve civil process as required by law; Using confidential information for personal benefit or to harm another; Disclosing confidential information in procurement | Class A nonperson misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500 |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Knowingly destroying, tampering with or concealing evidence of a crime | Severity level 8, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; cannot determine max prison |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Willfully submitting to a governmental entity a claim for expenses which is false or duplicates another claim | If claim less than $500, class A nonperson misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500 If claim is $500-$25,000, severity level 9 nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison If claim is $25,000 or more, severity level 7, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3905. Permitting a false claim | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3903. Compensation for past official acts | Class B nonperson misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3910. Misuse of public funds | Severity level 8, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison
Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: 21-3911. Unlawful use of state postage. | Class C misdemeanor
Max 1 month; $500 |
| Kentucky | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.761. Intentionally participating in a discussion, vote or other decision on a matter on which a legislator has a financial interest | Class D Felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of position for financial gain for self, family or business associate | Same as above |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of influence on a matter on which the legislator has a personal interest | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of public fund, time or personnel for personal for private gain or for unlawful political activity | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of position to create privileges for oneself | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.741. Improperly contracting with public agencies | Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.737. Improperly leasing with the state | Same as above |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.751. Acceptance of additional compensation or gifts for performance of legislative duties | Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250 |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.751 Acceptance of gifts from a legislative agent | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.734 Disclosure or use of confidential information | Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater |
| | Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.797 Intentionally filing a false financial disclosure statement | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Executive Branch Ethics Code: KRS 11A.040. Prohibited Actions (penalty under 11A.990): - Disclosing confidential information for personal gain;
- Receiving personal profit from the use or loan of public funds;
- Acting as an agent for the state in a transaction of business with themselves, members of their family, or businesses in which they have more than 5 % interest;
- Receiving a personal benefit from a contract with the state and any business in which he has more than 5% interest;
- Accepting additional compensation for their normal work duties;
- Negotiating a contract with the state within six months of being a state employee;
- Lobbying his former employer within three years of state employment’
- Representing another before his former employer within three years of state employment;
- Accepting outside employment with a business that is regulated by his state agency.
| Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater |
| | (Apply to legislators and state officials) Penal Code: 432.350 Giving and taking bribes. | Removal from office; can’t vote for 10 years |
| | Penal Code: 522.020 Official misconduct in the first degree is committed when a public servant intentionally for personal benefit or to injure another commits an unauthorized act, refrains from performing his or her job functions or violates a law or rule relating to the office. | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Penal Code: 522.030 Official misconduct in the second degree is committed when a public servant knowingly commits an unauthorized act or refrains from performing his or her job functions or violates a law or rule relating to the office. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250 |
| | Penal Code: 522.040 Misuse of confidential information | Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater |
| | Penal Code: 522.050 Abuse of public trust occurs when a public servant obtains public money or property subject to a known legal obligation, treats the money or property as his own and fails to make the required payment or disposition, can be committed in degrees. | Class D felony if the value of the offense is less than $10,000
1-5 years (see below for fines) Class C felony if the value is $10,000-$100,000
5-10 years Class B felony if the value is $100,000 or more
10-20 years Convicted officials can’t hold public office. Fines for felonies are $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater. |
| | Penal Code: 521.030 Solicitation of unlawful compensation | Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250 |
| | Penal Code: 521.040 Unlawful compensation for assistance in public matters | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| Louisiana | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:118. Public bribery | Max 5 years; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS14: 134. Malfeasance in office occurs when a public servant refuses to perform his duties or performs them in an unlawful manner | Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:135 Public salary deduction occurs when a public official diverts money from his or another’s salary. | Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:136. Public salary extortion | Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:138. Public payroll fraud occurs when a public official puts someone on the payroll for services he or she did not actually provide. | Max 2 years; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:139. Political payroll padding is when a public officer increases the number of staff in his or her office or increases the office operating expenses during the year before an election. | Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: RS 14:140. Public contract fraud includes deriving a personal benefit from a public contract. | Max 2 years; $1,000 |
| Maine | Ethics Code: Chapter 25; 1019 Intentional filing of a false statement of economic interest | Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 17A; Chapter 25; 602. Bribery in official and political matters | Class C crime
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 603. Improper influence (for public officials, they’re guilty if someone tries to improperly influence them and they don’t report it | Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 604. Improper compensation for past action | Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 605. Improper gifts to public servants | Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 606. Improper compensation for service | Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 607. Purchase of public office | Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 608. Official oppression involves committing an unauthorized act and purporting it to be an official act, or knowingly refraining from performing a duty imposed on him by his office. | Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 609. Misuse of information | Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| Maryland | Ethics code: No criminal sanctions for public officials found. | |
| | Criminal Code: 9-201. Bribery | Misdemeanor
2-12 years; $500-$1,000. Those convicted can’t vote or hold a state office of profit or trust. |
| Massachusetts | Ethics Code: State doesn’t have one. All provisions for public official conduct are in the criminal code, in CHAPTER 268A. CONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES. | |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 2 Corrupt gifts, offers or promises to influence official acts; corruption of witnesses.
| Max 3 years; $5,000
Those convicted can’t hold state, county or local office. |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 3 Gifts, offers or promises for acts performed or to be performed; corruption of witnesses; solicitation of gifts. | Max 2 years; $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 4 Other compensation; offer, gift, receipt or request; acting as agent or attorney for other than state; legislators; special state employees. | Max 2 years; $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 5 Former state employees; acting as attorney or receiving compensation; partners of state employees or legislators. | Max 2 years; $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 7 Financial interest in contracts of state agency | Max 2 years; $3,000 |
| Michigan | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | Penal Code: Act 328 of 1931; Chapter XVII Bribery and Corruption 750.118 Public officer; accepting bribe. | Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000 |
| | Penal Code: Act 328 of 1931; Chapter XVII Bribery and Corruption 750.125 Giving or receiving gifts to influence official action; turning in a false receipt | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| Minnesota | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: 609.42 Bribery | Max 10 years; $20,000
Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: 609.43 Misconduct of public officer or employee involves failure to perform functions of job; performing functions unlawfully; intentionally injures others under the color of official authority; making a false return, certificate, official report, or other like document. | Max 1 year; $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 609.44 Public office; illegally assuming; nonsurrender | Max 1 year; $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 609.445 Failure to pay over state funds. | Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 609.45 Public officer; unauthorized compensation | Misdemeanor
Unable to locate penalties |
| | Criminal Code: 609.455 Permitting false claims against government | Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| Mississippi | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: Title 97. Chapter 11. Crimes involving public officials. 97-11-1. Alteration of records. | Max10 yrs; No fine specified |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-3. Attorney general and district attorney not to advise or defend criminals | Misdemeanor
Max $500 Forfeiture of office Can’t hold another office or profit or honor in state |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-9. Bond; approving worthless official bond | Max 6 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-13. Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe | Max10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office;
can’t hold another office ever |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-25. Embezzlement; officers, trustees and public employees converting property to own use. | Max 20 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-27. Embezzlement; officers and public agents failing to deliver money, records, etc. to successor | 1-10 years; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-29. Embezzlement; accounts to be kept by all public officers; false entries, false certificates, loan of public funds and fraud on the treasury. | Max 10 years; Minimum fine of twice embezzled amount |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-31. Embezzlement; fraud committed in public office | Max 10 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-33. Extortion; collecting unauthorized fees and fees for services not actually rendered. | Max 5 years; $5,000
Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-41. Oath of office and bond; elected officials not to exercise duties before taking oath or giving bond, as required | Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-43. Railroad fares; government officials to pay same fare as general passengers; accepting and using free pass | Misdemeanor
10-60 days; $50-$500 |
| | Criminal Code: 97-11-53. Offer of inducements to influence public official's action on award of contracts or accomplishment of official acts | Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office; Disqualification from holding office or employment in the state forever. |
| Missouri | Ethics Code: 105.478 Knowing violation of any of the provisions of sections 105.450 to 105.498 (ethics laws for lobbyists and public officials and employees); first offense | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos., $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 105.478 Knowing violation of any of the provisions of sections 105.450 to 105.498 (ethics laws for lobbyists and public officials and employees); second and subsequent offense | Class D felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the amount gained by the infraction, not to exceed $20,000 |
| | Ethics Code: 105.492. Knowingly filing a false financial disclosure statement | Class B misdemeanor;
Max 6 mos., $500 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 576: Offenses Affecting Government 576.020 Public servant acceding to corruption by a public servant is a | Class D felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the amount gained by the infraction, not to exceed $20,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 576.040 Official misconduct involves discriminating against state employees; demanding undue payment; collects extra taxes; orders unauthorized payment of money; other offenses included for county and local officials. | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 576.050 Misuse of official information | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| Montana | Ethics Code: 2-2-304. Violation of nepotism law by any public officer or employee or any member of any board, bureau, or commission of this state or any political subdivision thereof | Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $50-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 45; Chapter 7; Offenses against the public administration 45-7-101. Bribery in official and political matters | Max 10 years; $50,000
Disqualified from holding public office forever |
| | Criminal Code: 45-7-103. Accepting compensation for past official behavior | Max 6 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 45-7-104. Gifts to public servants by persons subject to their jurisdiction (accepting) | Max 6 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 45-7-401. Official misconduct by a public servant | Max 6 mos.; $500
Forfeiture of office |
| Nebraska | Ethics Code: 49-1499.01. Executive branch; employment of family member; | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,101. Giving, receiving unlawful gifts given to influence official action (except that no vote by any member of the Legislature shall subject such member to any criminal sanction under this section.) | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,101.01 Use of office or state property or confidential information for personal gain (except that no vote by any member of the Legislature shall subject such member to any criminal sanction under this section.) | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,103.04. Knowing violation of sections 49-14,103.01 to 49-14,103.03 dealing with local officers interests in contracts | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,103.04 negligent violation of sections 49-14,103.01 to 49-14,103.03 dealing with local officers interests in contracts | Class V misdemeanor
Max $100 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,104. Official or full-time employee of executive branch; not to represent a person or act as an expert witness | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Ethics Code: 49-14,134. Filing a false statement or report required by code section (includes financial disclosure form) | Class IV felony Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Perjury before the ethics commission | Class IV felony
Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 28-917 Bribery | Class IV felony
Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 28-924 Official misconduct involves knowing violation of any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to official duties | Class II misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 28-925 Misuse of official information | Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 28-926 Oppression under color of office | Class II misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| Nevada | Ethics Code: NRS 281.553 Public officer or employee prohibited from accepting or receiving honorarium | Gross misdemeanor
Forfeiture of amount of honorarium |
| | Criminal Code: CHAPTER 197 - CRIMES BY AND AGAINST THE EXECUTIVE POWER OF THIS STATE NRS 197.030 Asking or receiving bribe by executive or administrative officer | Category C felony
1-5 years; Max $10,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.040 Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee. | Category C felony
1-5 years; Max $10,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.060 Unlawful to agree to divide salary. | Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.080 Offering reward for appointment | gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.110 Misconduct of public officer involves asking for unlawful compensation to perform job duties; uses state money or property for private benefit | Category E felony
1-4 years prison or probation; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.130 False report by public officer | Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.120 Refusal to surrender public office | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.140 Public officer making false certificate. | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.150 Falsely auditing or paying claim | If claim amount is less than $250, misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 If claim amount is greater than $250, Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000 Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.170 Extortion by public officer or employee | Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000 plus restitution
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.180 Wrongful exercise of official power is performing the duties of public office without authorization | Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.200 Oppression under color of office. | If physical force is used, a Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)
If no force used, misdemeanor, Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.210 Fraudulent appropriation of property | If violation worth $250 or more, category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000 Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230) If violation worth less than $250, misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.220 Other violations by officers involve willful disobedience of any other law regulating his position | Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: CRIMES AGAINST THE LEGISLATIVE POWER NRS 198.010 Improperly influencing member of legislative body (legislators are guilty of they solicit or accept improper influence) | Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | Public Officers and Employees Title: 95:1 Public Officials Barred From Certain Private Dealings (purchasing goods, services or property worth more than $200 from the state or political subdivision under which he holds office) (doesn’t apply to legislators) | Misdemeanor (Classification not stated. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor is max 1 year; $2,000. For class B misdemeanor, $1,200) |
| | Public Officers and Employees Title: 95:1-a Public Officials Barred From Insurance Dealings ) (doesn’t apply to legislators) | Same as above |
| | Public Officers and Employees Title: 96:1 False Certification by an officer or employee of the state ) (doesn’t apply to legislators) | Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000 |
| | Public Officers and Employees Title: 96:2 False Statement in connection with awarding of contracts | Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 640, Corrupt Practices 640:2 Bribery in Official and Political Matters | Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 640:3 Improper Influence. Public servants are guilty if they fail to report it. | Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 640:4 Compensation for Past Action | Misdemeanor (Classification not stated. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor is max 1 year; $2,000. For class B misdemeanor, $1,200) |
| | Criminal Code: 640:5 Gifts to Public Servants (public servants guilty if they accept them) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 640:6 Compensation for Services (receiving pecuniary benefit for advice or other assistance for promoting or preparing a bill, contract, claim or other proposal over which the public servant has the authority to act) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 640:7 Purchase of Public Office | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 643. Abuse of Office. 643:1 Official Oppression. (Knowingly and with intent to derive personal benefit or harm another committing an unauthorized act while purporting it to be an act of office, or refraining from performing duties inherent to office) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 643:2 Misuse of Information | Same as above |
| New Jersey | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | 2C:27-2. Bribery in official and political matters | If the bribe is $200 or less, Crime of the third degree
3-5 years; Max $15,000 If bribe is more than $200, Crime of the second degree
5-10 years; Max $150,000 |
| | 2C:27-9 Unlawful official business transaction where interest is involved; grading; conditions (transacting business with yourself or family or an associated business while in a public position) | Crime of the fourth degree
Max 18 mos.; Max $10,000 |
| | 2C:27-10 Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior | If benefit is $200 or less, crime of the third degree
3-5 years; Max $15,000 If benefit more than $200, crime of the second degree
5-10 years; Max $150,000 |
| | 2C:30-2. Official misconduct occurs when a public servant, seeking to personally benefit or to harm another, either knowingly commits an unauthorized act while purporting it to be an official act, or refrains from performing inherent job functions. | Same as above |
| New Mexico | Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 16, Governmental Conduct. 10-16-17 Knowing and willful violation of any provision in the Governmental Conduct Act for which another penalty is not specified. Includes: obtaining personal benefits incompatible with the public interest (10-16-3); - accepting honoraria (10-16-4.1);
- using confidential information for private gain (10-16-6);
- unlawful contracting (10-16-7, 10-16-8, 10-16-9);
- state agencies accepting bids from people involved in setting the specifications for those bids (10-16-13)
| Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Ethics Code: 10-16-3. Requesting a thing of value in exchange for official action | Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000 |
| | Ethics Code: 10-16-4. Taking an official act for the primary purpose of directly enhancing his own financial interest or financial position. | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 16A, Financial Disclosures. 10-16A-7. Willful violation of financial disclosure requirements. | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 17, Miscellaneous Provisions. 10-17-12. Willful neglect of duty involves any neglect of duty not otherwise spelled out in law. | Misdemeanor
10-60 days; $100-$500 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 23, Misconduct by Officials. 30-23-1. Demanding illegal fees involves asking for anything of value greater than that fixed or allowed by law for the execution or performance of any service | Petty Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 30-23-2. Paying or receiving public money for services not rendered | Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 30-23-3. Making or permitting false public voucher | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 30-23-5. Unlawful speculation in claims against state involves a public official or employee buying, selling, bartering, dealing in or speculating in or with any certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the state, a municipality or other political subdivision, unless such certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness shall have been lawfully issued to such person in payment of his salary or in consideration for services rendered by such person for supplies furnished by him | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 24, Bribery. 30-24-2. Demanding or receiving bribe by public officer or public employee | Third degree felony
Basic sentence of 3 years; $5,000 Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 26, Interference with Public Records. 30-26-2. Refusal to surrender public record | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 26, Interference with Public Records. 30-26-1. Tampering with public records | Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000 |
| New York | Ethics Code: Chapter 47, Public Officers Code, Article 4, Section 73a. Knowing and willful violation of financial disclosure statute. | It’s up to the state ethics commission as to whether this is a civil or criminal violation. If criminal, it’s a Class A misdemeanor. Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain |
| | Ethics Code: S 76. Receiving bribes by members of legislature. | Class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain Forfeiture of office, disqualification from holding future office |
| | Ethics Code: S 77. Unlawful fees and payments (soliciting or accepting anything for doing or refusing to do an official act) | Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000 Forfeiture of office, disqualification from holding future office |
| | Penal Code: Chapter 40, Article 195, Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally 195.00 Official misconduct (when a public servant an unauthorized use of official functions or knowingly refrains from performing the duties of his job. | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 195.20 Defrauding the government | Class E felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: Chapter 40, Article 200, Bribery Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses. 200.10 Bribe receiving in the third degree (less than $10,000 | class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.11 Bribe receiving in the second degree (more than $10,000) | class C felony
Max 15 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.12 Bribe receiving in the first degree (if action the bribe influenced involves investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution or incarceration of any person for the commission or alleged commission of a class A felony | class B felony
Max 25 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.25 Receiving reward for official misconduct in the second degree | class E felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.27 Receiving reward for official misconduct in the first degree (if the misconduct involves investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution or incarceration of any person for the commission or alleged commission of a class A felony) | class C felony
Max 15 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.35 Receiving unlawful gratuities | class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.45 Bribe giving for public office | class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain |
| | Penal Code: 200.50 Bribe receiving for public office | Same as above |
| North Carolina | Legislative Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found. | |
| | Executive Ethics Code. Chapter 128. Offices and Public Officers. 128-4. Demanding or receiving compensation of subordinates for appointment or retention | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 18, Embezzlement. 14-91. Embezzlement of State property by public officers and employees | If value is $100,000 or more, a Class C felony If value is less than $1,000, a Class F felony Unable to determine penalties |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 29.Bribery. 14-217. Bribery of officials (giving or receiving) | Class F felony
Unable to determine penalties |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-228. Buying and selling offices | Class I felony
Unable to determine penalties |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-229. Acting as officer before qualifying as such | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-230. Willfully failing to discharge duties | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court Forfeiture of office in certain circumstances |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-231. Failing to make reports and discharge other duties | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-232. Swearing falsely to official reports (county officials) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-234. Public officers or employees benefiting from public contracts; exceptions | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 14-234.1. Misuse of confidential information | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 14-247. Private use of publicly owned vehicle; 14-248. Obtaining repairs and supplies for private vehicle at expense of State | Class 2 misdemeanors
Max 1-30 days; $1,000 |
| North Dakota | Elections Code. Title 16, Elections 16.1-09-07. Intentional violation of statement of economic interest statutes | Class B misdemeanor
Max 30 days; $1,000 Forfeiture of office |
| | State Government. Chapter 54-03, Legislative Assembly. 54-03-17. Contempt. - Arresting a member or officer of the legislature in violation of the member's or officer's privilege from arrest.
- Disorderly conduct in the immediate view of the house and directly tending to interrupt its proceedings.
- Refusing to attend and be examined as a witness either before the house, or a committee thereof, or before any person authorized to take testimony in legislative proceedings.
- Giving or offering a bribe to a member or attempting by menace or other corrupt means or device, directly or indirectly, to control or influence a member in giving the member's vote or to prevent the member giving the same.
| Class A misdemeanor
Max 30 days |
| | State Government: General Provisions, Chapter 54-06. 54-06-12. Publishing false statements - Penalty. | Class C felony
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-12 Bribery and Unlawful Influence of Public Servants, 12.1-12-01. Bribery. | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-12-02. Illegal influence between legislators or between legislators and governor. Violations of the provisions of section 9 of article IV (trading votes) or section 10 of article V of the Constitution of North Dakota (trading official actions or bribes) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-12-03. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters. (compensation for advice in drafting a bill, contract or claim on a matter on which the public servant will have to take official action, compensation to refrain from official action, compensation for services not rendered.) | Class A misdemeanor
1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-12-04. Trading in public office and political endorsement (for appointments or nominations) | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-13 Confidential Information - Conflict of Interest - Impersonation 12.1-13-01. Disclosure of confidential information provided to government. | Class C felony
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-13-02. Speculating or wagering on official action or information. | Class A misdemeanor
1 year; $2,000 |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-13-03. Public servant's interest in public contracts. | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: 12.1-14 Official Oppression - Elections - Civil Rights | Same as above |
| Ohio | Ethics Code: Title 1; State Government, Chapter 102, Public Officers-Ethics. 102.99. Failure to file a statement of financial disclosure; Accepting unlawful gifts from lobbyists | Misdemeanor of the fourth degree
Max 30 days; $250 |
| | Ethics Code: Title 1; State Government, Chapter 102, Public Officers-Ethics. 102.99. Filing a false financial disclosure statement; improperly representing others before government; 102.04; improperly contracting with government | Misdemeanor of the first degree
180 days; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration, 2921.02. Bribery | Felony of the third degree
1-5 years; Max $10,000
forever disqualified from holding public office |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Compounding. 2921.24. Disclosure of confidential information. | Misdemeanor of the fourth degree
Max 30 days; $250 |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.41. Theft in office; restitution; withholding of retirement benefits | Felony of the fifth degree if under $500
6-12 mos.; Max $2,000 Felony of the fourth degree if $500-$5,000
6-18 mos.; Max $5,000 Felony of the third degree if more than $5,000
1-5 years; Max $10,000 Disqualification from holding office in all cases. Retirement benefits taken for restitution |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.42. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract: authorizing contracts in which the public officer, a member of his or her family, or an associated business has an interest. | Felony of the fourth degree
6-18 mos.; Max $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.42. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract: occupying a position of profit in the prosecution of a public contract authorized by him or by a legislative body, commission, or board of which he was a member at the time of authorization, unless the contract was let by competitive bidding to the lowest and best bidder; having an interest in the profits or benefits of a public contract entered into by or for the use of the political subdivision or governmental agency or instrumentality with which he is connected; having an interest in the profits or benefits of a public contract that is not let by competitive bidding if required by law and that involves more than $150. | Misdemeanor of the first degree
Max 180 days; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.44. Dereliction of duty. (D) No public official of the state shall recklessly create a deficiency, incur a liability, or expend a greater sum than is appropriated by the general assembly for the use in any one year of the department, agency, or institution of the state with which the public official is connected. (E) No public servant shall recklessly fail to perform a duty expressly imposed by law with respect to the public servant's office, or recklessly do any act expressly forbidden by law with respect to the public servant's office. | Misdemeanor of the second degree
Max 90 days; $750 |
| | Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.45. Interfering with civil rights. No public servant, under color of his office, employment, or authority, shall knowingly deprive, or conspire or attempt to deprive any person of a constitutional or statutory right. | Misdemeanor of the first degree
Max 180 days; $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | Ethics Code: No ethics code could be located. | |
| | Criminal Code: 21-309. Soliciting bribes, Trading votes, occurs when any member of the Legislature asks, receives or agrees to receive any bribe upon any understanding that his official vote, opinion, judgment or action shall be influenced thereby, or shall be given in any manner or upon any particular side of any question or matter upon which he may be required to act in his official capacity, or who gives, or offers or promises to give any official vote in consideration that another member of the Legislature shall give any such vote, either upon the same or another question | Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: 21-318. Bribery occurs when a person, firm, or member of a firm, corporation, or association gives or offers any money, position or thing of value to any member of the State Legislature to influence him to work or to vote for any proposition, or when a member of the State Legislature accepts any money, position, promise, or reward or thing of value for his work or vote upon any bill, resolution or measure before either house of the Legislature | Felony 2-5 years; $1,000-$5,000
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: 21-321. Member of legislature soliciting or securing employment with state department or institution for another, when the department is funded through legislative appropriation | Felony 1-5 years; $100-$1,000 Forfeiture of office |
| | Criminal Code: 21-341. Embezzlement and false accounts by state officers | Felony
1-20 years; Max $500
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: 21-343. Other violation of official conduct occurs when a state officer willfully disobeys any provisions of law regulating his official conduct, in cases other than those specified | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 21-344. Fraud by officer authorized to sell, lease or make contract | Misdemeanor Max 1 year; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: 21-360. Coercing political participation of state employees. | Felony
Max 2 years; $10,000 |
| Oregon | Ethics Code: Chapter 244, Government Standards and Practices; Public Officers and Employees. 244.055 Filing false statements of financial disclosure required of the State Treasurer and certain other officials | Class C felony
Max 5 years; $125,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.025 Bribe receiving | Class B felony
Max 10 years; $250,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.117 Public investment fraud | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.405 Official misconduct in the second degree is knowingly violating any statute relating to the office of the person | Class C misdemeanor
Max 30 days; $1,250 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.415 Official misconduct in the first degree is knowingly failing to perform a duty inherent in the office or performing an unauthorized act | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $6,250 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.425 Misuse of confidential information | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure. 1109. Penalties. Under 1103(a), it is unlawful to engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest, and under 1103(b), it is unlawful to accept improper influence. | Felony
Max 5 years; $10,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure.1109(b) - Improperly representing another before a state agency;
- Accepting an honorarium
- Improperly contracting with the state;
- Vote on a matter in which there is a conflict of interest;
- Improperly files or does not file a statement of economic interest
| Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 (Anyone who gains financially from a violation must pay three times the gain.) |
| | Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure. 1109(e) Willfully affirming or swearing falsely in regard to any material matter before an ethics commission proceeding | Felony
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 18, Crimes and Offenses; Chapter 47, Bribery and Corrupt Influence. 4701. Bribery in official and political matters | Felony of the third degree
|
| Rhode Island | Ethics Code: Title 36. Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 36-14 Code of Ethics.36-14-19 Penalties. Willful violation of the chapter. Prohibited acts include, under 36-14-5: - Having an interest in conflict with official duties;
- Disclosing confidential information;
- Representing another before his or her employing agency;
- Acting as an expert witness before employing agency;
- Violating post-employment restrictions;
- Soliciting or accepting things of value based on an understanding that it will influence his or her official action;
- Entering into contracts with the state unless through open, competitive bidding;
- Threatening a witness appearing before the state ethics commission;
Under 36-14-17, public officials must file statements of economic interest. | Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; Criminal Offenses; Chapter 11-17, Bribery; 11-7-3 Solicitation or acceptance of bribe by agent, employee, or public official. | Felony
Max 20 years; $5,000-$50,000 or three times the bribe |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; Criminal Offenses; Chapter 11-28 Malfeasance and Misfeasance in Office; 11-28-1 Failure to pay state funds into treasury. | Max 5 years; $500 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 11; Criminal Offenses; Chapter 11-28 Malfeasance and Misfeasance in Office 11-28-2 Failure of officer to pay over fines, forfeitures, or penalties. | Three times the value of the amount not forfeited |
| South Carolina | Ethics Code: Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 13, Ethics, Government Accountability and Campaign Reform; 8-13-1520. Violation of chapter. Provisions in chapter include: - 8-13-700. Use of official position or office for financial gain; disclosure of potential conflict of interest.
- 8-13-710. Reporting of particular gifts received by public employee, official, or member on statement of economic interests
- 8-13-710. Reporting of particular gifts received by public employee, official, or member on statement of economic interests
- 8-13-720. Offering, soliciting, or receiving money for advice or assistance of public official, member or employee
- 8-13-740. Representation of another by a public official, member, or employee before a governmental entity
- 8-13-745. Paid representation of clients and contracting by member of General Assembly or associate in particular situations
- 8-13-750. Nepotism.
- 8-13-755. Restrictions on former public official, member, or employee serving as lobbyist or accepting employment in field of former service
- 8-13-760. Employment by government contractor of former public official, member, or employee who was engaged in procurement
- 8-13-765. Use of government personnel or facilities for campaign purposes
- 8-13-770. Members of General Assembly prohibited from serving on state boards and commissions
- 8-13-775. Public official, member, or employee with official function related to contracts not permitted to have economic interest in contracts
| Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $5,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 13, Ethics, Government Accountability and Campaign Reform; 8-13-725. Use or disclosure of confidential information by public official, member, or employee for financial gain; examination of private records; penalties. | Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 13, Ethics, Government Accountability and Campaign Reform; 8-13-705. Offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to influence action of public employee, member or official, or to influence testimony of witness; exceptions; penalty for violation. | Felony
Max 10 years; $10,000
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; Chapter 9, Offenses Against the Public Justice; 16-9-220. Acceptance of bribes by officers | 2-10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office; Disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; Chapter 9, Offenses Against the Public Justice 16-9-230. Acceptance of rebates or extra compensation | 3 mos.-5 years; $100-$500 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; Chapter 9, Offenses Against the Public Justice 16-9-290. Accepting bribes for purpose of procuring public office | Max $100; prison at court’s discretion |
| South Dakota | Ethics Code: Title 3, Public officers and employees; Chapter 3-16, Malfeasance, Misfeasance And Nonfeasance In Office: 3-16-7 Improper interest by public officers in state contracts | Class 2 misdemeanor
30 days; $200 |
| | Ethics Code: Title 3, Public officers and employees; Chapter 3-16, Malfeasance, Misfeasance And Nonfeasance In Office: 3-16-1. Willful failure to perform official duty | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: Title 3, Public officers and employees; Chapter 3-16, Malfeasance, Misfeasance And Nonfeasance In Office: 3-16-2. Keeping office or property at unauthorized place as misdemeanor. | Same as above |
| | Ethics Code: Title 3, Public officers and employees; Chapter 3-1A, Officers Statements of Financial Interest; 3-1A-6, Violation of Chapter | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-1. Unlawful assumption of public office. | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 Forfeiture of office; disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-2. Receiving consideration for allowing unlawful assumption | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-5. Solicitation of bribes by legislators. | Class 4 felony
Max 10 years; $10,000 Forfeiture of office; disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-7. Solicitation of bribe by public officer | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-8. Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act. | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 Forfeiture of office; disqualification from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 22, Crimes; Chapter 22-12A, Improprieties and Bribery in Public Office; 22-12A-9. Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty. | Same as above |
| Tennessee | Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found | |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 16, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 1, Bribery. 39-16-102. Bribery of public servant | Class C felony
3-6 years; Disqualified from holding office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 5, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 1, Bribery. 39-16-104. Soliciting unlawful compensation. | Class E felony
1-6 years; Max $3,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 16, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 1, Bribery. 39-16-105. Buying and selling in regard to offices | Class C felony
3-15 years; Max $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 16, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 4, Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees; 39-16-402. Official misconduct | Class E felony
1-6 years; Max $3,000 Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 16, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 4, Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees; 39-16-403. Official oppression | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 30, Criminal Offenses; Chapter 16, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; Part 4, Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees. 39-16-404. Misuse of official information. | Same as above |
| Texas | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 572, Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, 572.053. Voting by legislators on certain measures that directly benefit a specific business transaction of a business entity in which the member has a controlling interest | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $4,000 |
| | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 572, Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, 572.034. Knowing failure to file a financial disclosure statements | Class B misdemeanor.
Max 180 days; 2,000 |
| | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 572, Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, 572.052. Representation by legislators before state agencies for compensation: | Class A misdemeanor
1 year; $4,000 |
| | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 572, Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, 572.054. Representation of former officer or employee of regulatory agency restricted | Same as above |
| | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 572, Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest, 572.056. Contracts by state officers with governmental entities | Same as above |
| | Government Code; Title 5, Open Government, Ethics; Chapter 573, Nepotism prohibitions, 573.084. Criminal Penalty for Nepotism violation | Misdemeanor
$100-$1,000 |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 36, Bribery and Corrupt Influence; 36.02. Bribery, | Felony of the second degree
2-10 years; Max $10,000 |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 36, Bribery and Corrupt Influence; 36.07. Acceptance of Honorarium | Class A misdemeanorMax 1 year; $4,000 |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 36, Bribery and Corrupt Influence; 36.08. Gift to Public Servant by Person Subject to His Jurisdiction | Same as above |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 39, Abuse of Office; 39.02. Abuse of Official Capacity includes knowing violation of a law relating to the public servant’s office | Same as above |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 39, Abuse of Office; 39.02. Abuse of Official Capacity includes misuse of government property | If value less than $20, Class C misdemeanor (Max $500)If value $20-$500, Class B misdemeanor (Max 180 days; $2,000)If value $500-$1,500, Class A misdemeanor (Max 1 year; $4,000)If value $1,500-$20,000, a state jail felony (180 days-2 years; Max $10,000)If value $20,000-$100,000, a felony of the third degree (2-10 years; Max $10,000)If value $100,000-$200,000, a felony of the second degree (2-20 years; Max $10,000)If value more than $200,000, a felony of the first degree (5-99 years; Max $10,000) |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 39, Abuse of Office 39.03 Official oppression | Class A misdemeanorMax 1 year; $4,000 |
| | Penal Code: Title 8; Offenses Against the Public Administration; Chapter 39, Abuse of Office 39.06 Misuse of official information | Felony of the third degree, (2-10 years; Max $10,000) unless it involves coercing another to suppress information, in which case it’s a class C misdemeanor (Max $500) |
| Utah | Ethics Code: Title 36, Legislature; Chapter 19, Conflict of Interest; 36-19-1. Conflict of interest - Prohibition of benefit from state contracts for legislators, members of his or her household and associated clients or businesses if the contract is the direct result of a bill sponsored by legislator. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Title 67, State Officers and Employees; Chapter 16, Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act; 67-16-12 Penalties for violating act. Provisions of act include: 67-16-4 Improperly disclosing or using private, controlled, or protected information -- Using position to secure privileges or exemptions -- Accepting employment which would impair independence of judgment or ethical performance67-16-5 Accepting gift, compensation, or loan67-16-5.3 Requiring donation, payment, or service to government agency in exchange for approval -- When prohibited.67-16-8 Participation in transaction involving business as to which public officer or employee has interest67-16-9 Conflict of interests prohibited67-16-10. Inducing others to violate chapter | If gain is worth more than $1,000, felony of the second degree (1-15 years; Max $10,000)If gain is $250-$1,000, or gain is less than $250 and the public servant has been twice previously convicted under chapter, a felony of the third degree (Max 5 years; $5,000)If gain is $100-$250, a class A misdemeanor (Max 1 year; $2,500)If gain less than $100, class B misdemeanor (Max 6 mos. $1,000)For all of the above, removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 76, Utah Criminal Code; Chapter 8, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; 76-8-105. Receiving or soliciting bribe or bribery by public servant | If gain less than $1,000, third degree felony Max 5 years; $5,000 If gain more than $1,000, second degree felony1-15 years; Max $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 76, Utah Criminal Code; Chapter 8, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; 76-8-107. Alteration of proposed legislative bill or resolution | Felony of the third degree
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 76, Utah Criminal Code; Chapter 8, Offenses Against the Administration of Government; 76-8-108. Alteration of enrolled legislative bill or resolution | Felony of the third degree
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | 76-8-109. Failure of member of Legislature to disclose interest in measure or bill. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos. $1,000 |
| | 76-8-201. Official misconduct -- Unauthorized acts or failure of duty. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos. $1,000 |
| | 76-8-202. Official misconduct -- Unlawful acts based on "inside" information | Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500 |
| | 76-8-203. Unofficial misconduct. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos. $1,000 |
| | 76-8-402. Misusing public monies. | Felony of the third degree
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | 76-8-402. Misusing public monies. worth more than $5,000 | Felony of the second degree
1-15 years; Max $10,000 |
| | 76-8-403. Failure to keep and pay over public monies | Felony of the third degree
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| | 76-8-404. Making profit from or misusing public monies | Same as for misusing public monies, disqualified from holding public office |
| | 76-8-412. Stealing, destroying or mutilating public records by custodian | Felony of the third degree
Max 5 years; $5,000 |
| Vermont | Ethics Code: No ethics code found. | |
| | Criminal Code: Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure; Part 1, Crimes; Chapter 21, Bribery. 1102. Public officers or employees accepting bribes | If benefit less than $500, Max 2 years; $5,000.If benefit more than $500, Max 10 years; $10,000. |
| | Criminal Code: Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure; Part 1, Crimes; Chapter 21, Bribery. 1106. Kickbacks; purchasing supplies; 1107. Kickbacks; granting licenses; 1108. Kickbacks; private corporations | If benefit less than $500, Max 2 years; $5,000.If benefit more than $500, Max 5 years; $10,000. |
| | Criminal Code: Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure; Part 1, Crimes; Chapter 67, Public Justice and Public Officers, 3006. Neglect of duty by public officers | Max 1 year; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure; Part 1, Crimes; Chapter 67, Public Justice and Public Officers 3010. Taking illegal fees | Max $100 |
| Virginia | Legislators' Ethics Code: Title 30, General Assembly; Chapter 13, General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; 30-123 Knowing violation of chapter a misdemeanor. Chapter includes prohibitions on: Soliciting or accepting additional compensation for regular work duties; Offering or accepting a thing of value for employment; Offering or accepting a thing of value for the use of his or her official position to obtain a contract for another; Accepting a thing of value that tends to influence decision making; Representing clients unlawfully before certain agencies during the year after state employment; Accepting honorariumsAccepting certain appointments to boards; Legislators having interests in certain state contracts; | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500 |
| | Public Officers and Employees Ethics Code: Title 2.2, Administration of Government; Chapter 31, State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act; 2.2-3120. Knowing violation of chapter a misdemeanor. Chapter includes prohibitions on: Soliciting or accepting additional compensation for regular work duties; Offering or accepting a thing of value for employment; Offering or accepting a thing of value for the use of his or her official position to obtain a contract for another; Use of confidential information for private gain; Accepting a thing of value that tends to influence decision making; Accepting a professional opportunity if it is being offered him to influence his official decision making; Representing clients unlawfully before certain agencies during the year after state employment; Accepting honorariumsAccepting certain appointments to boards; Having interests in certain state contracts; | Class 1 misdemeanor Max 1 year; $2,500 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses Generally; Chapter 10, Crimes Against the Administration of Justice; 18.2-439. Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate | Class 4 felony
2-10 years; max $100,000
Forfeiture of office. Forever disqualified from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses Generally; Chapter 10, Crimes Against the Administration of Justice; 18.2-472. False entries or destruction of records by officers | Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500
Forfeiture of office. Forever disqualified from future office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses Generally; Chapter 5, Crimes Against Property, 18.2-112. Embezzlement by officers, etc., of public or other funds | Class 4 felony2-10 years; max $100,000 |
| Washington | Ethics Code: Title 42, Public Officers and Agencies: Chapter 42.20, Misconduct of Public Officials; 42.20.020, Powers may not be delegated for profit | Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year: $5,000 |
| | 42.20.030 Intrusion into and refusal to surrender public office | Same as above |
| | 42.20.040 False report by a public officer | Same as above |
| | 42.20.050 Public officer making false certificate. | Same as above |
| | 42.20.060 Falsely auditing and paying claims | Same as above |
| | 42.20.070 Misappropriation and falsification of accounts by public officer | Class B felonyMax 15 years,
$20,000 |
| | 42.20.090 Misappropriation, etc., by treasurer | Class C felonyMax 5 years,
$5,000 |
| | 42.20.100 Failure of duty by public officer a misdemeanor. | Misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 9A Washington Criminal Code; Chapter 9A68, Bribery and Corrupt Influence, 9A.68.010 Bribery | Class B felony
Max 15 years, $20,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 9A Washington Criminal Code; Chapter 9A68, Bribery and Corrupt Influence, 9A.68.020, Requesting unlawful compensation | Class C felonyMax 5 years;
$5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 9A Washington Criminal Code; Chapter 9A68, Bribery and Corrupt Influence, 9A.68.030, Receiving or granting unlawful compensation | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 9A Washington Criminal Code; Chapter 9A68, Bribery and Corrupt Influence, 9A.68.040, Trading in public office | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 9A Washington Criminal Code; Chapter 9A80, Abuse of Office, 9A.80.010 Official misconduct | Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $5,000 |
| West Virginia | Ethics Code: Chapter 6B Public Officers and Employees; Ethics; Conflicts of Interest; Financial Disclosure; 6B-2-10. Violations and penalties.Disclosure of confidential informationRepresenting clients before state agenciesRepresenting others before state boards | Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Chapter 6B Public Officers and Employees; Ethics; Conflicts of Interest; Financial Disclosure; 6B-2-10. Violations and penalties.Filing a false financial disclosure statement is equivalent to false swearing. | Max 1 year; $1,000 Disqualified from future office
and future jury duty |
| | Ethics Code: Chapter 6B Public Officers and Employees; Ethics; Conflicts of Interest; Financial Disclosure; 6B-2-10. Violations and penalties.Failure to file a financial disclosure statement | Misdemeanor;
$100-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishments; Article 5A, Bribery and Corrupt Practices, 61-5A-3. Bribery in official and political matters | Felony
1-10 years; disqualified from holding office |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishments; Article 5A, Bribery and Corrupt Practices, 61-5A-4. Unlawful rewarding for past behavior | Misdemeanor
3 mos.-1 year; Max $5,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishments; Article 5A, Bribery and Corrupt Practices, 61-5A-6. Gifts or gratuities to public servants prohibited; exceptions | Misdemeanor
3 mos.-1 year; $50-$1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishments; Article 5A, Bribery and Corrupt Practices, 61-5A-7. Trading in public office | Same as above |
| Wisconsin | Ethics Code: Chapter 19, General Duties of Public Officials; Subchapter III, Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees, 19.58 Criminal penalties for violation of chapter. Chapter includes these provisions: Financial disclosure requirements Standards of conduct stating that no public official may: Use his position for personal gain; Accept a thing of value from someone who could reasonably be expected to be offering it to influence an official action; Accept reimbursements, except under certain circumstances; Disclose confidential information; Use their public positions to gain unlawful privileges for themselves or others; Enter into certain state contracts; Represent others before state government in certain cases; Appear before the department he or she formerly worked for within one year of leaving the department; Conflict of interest prohibition | Max 1 year
$100-$5,000 |
| | Ethics Code: Chapter 19, General Duties of Public Officials; Subchapter III, Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees, 19.58 Criminal penalties. Giving or withholding votes or influence in return for things of value | Class I felony
Max 3 years, 6 mos.; $10.000 |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.10 Bribery of public officers and employee | Class H felony
Max 6 years; $10,000 |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.11 Special privileges from public utilities. | Class I felony |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.12 Misconduct in public office | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.13 Private interest in public contract prohibited | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.14 Purchasing claims at less than full value. Any public officer or public employee who in a private capacity directly or indirectly intentionally purchases for less than full value or discounts any claim held by another against the state or a political subdivision thereof or against any public fund is guilty of a Class I felony | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code, Chapter 946, Crimes Against Government and it's Administration; Subchapter II, Bribery and Official Misconduct, 946.16 Judicial officer collecting claims. Any judicial officer who causes to be brought in a court over which the officer presides any action or proceeding upon a claim placed with the officer as agent or attorney for collection is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. | Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $1,000 |
| Wyoming | Ethics Code: Title 9, Administration of the Government; Chapter 13, Government Ethics, Article 1, Public Officials, Members and Employees Ethics, 9-13-109. Penalties for violation of chapter. Chapter includes provisions that: - Require financial disclosures
- Prohibit voting on matters in which the legislator has a private interest.
- Prohibit misuse of office
- Prohibit nepotism
- Ban the use of prestige of office for private gain
| Misdemeanor
Max $1,000 |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-102. Bribery. 6-5-103. Compensation for past official behavior 6-5-104. Soliciting unlawful compensation; penalties | Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000
Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; | Same as above |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-105. Designation of supplier; penalties; affirmative defense. No public servant shall require or direct a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with any government. | Misdemeanor
6 mos; $750 Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-106 Conflict of interest (receiving a personal benefit from a state contract) | Misdemeanor
Max $5,000 Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-107. Official misconduct | Misdemeanor
$750
Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-108. Issuing false certificates | Misdemeanor
Max $1,000 Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-110. Wrongful appropriation of public property | Misdemeanor
1 year; $1,000 Removal from office |
| | Criminal Code: Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 5, Offenses Against Public Administration; Article 1, Offenses by Public Officials; 6-5-111. Failure or refusal to account for, deliver or pay over property | Felony
5 years; $5,000 Removal from office |