Kentucky Statutes 518.040 – Sports bribery
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(1) A person is guilty of sports bribery when he:
(a) Offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a sports participant with intent to influence him not to give his best efforts in a sports contest; or
For details, see § 532.060
(b) Offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a sports official with intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly.
(2) Sports bribery is a Class D felony.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 159, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a sports participant with intent to influence him not to give his best efforts in a sports contest; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 518.040
- Benefit: means gain or advantage to the beneficiary or to a third person pursuant to the desire or consent of the beneficiary. See Kentucky Statutes 518.010
- Sports contest: means any professional or amateur sport, athletic game or contest, or race or contest involving machines, persons, animals, or objects that is viewed by the public. See Kentucky Statutes 518.010
- Sports official: means any person who acts or expects to act in a sports contest as an umpire, referee, or judge, or otherwise to officiate at a sports contest. See Kentucky Statutes 518.010
- Sports participant: means any person who participates or expects to participate in a sports contest as a player, contestant, or member of a team, or as a coach, manager, trainer or other person directly associated with a player, contestant, or team. See Kentucky Statutes 518.010
(b) Offers, confers or agrees to confer any benefit upon a sports official with intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly.
(2) Sports bribery is a Class D felony.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 159, effective January 1, 1975.