Arizona Laws 38-466. Sale of appointment to office; classification
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A public officer, who for a gratuity or reward, appoints another person to a public office, or permits another person to exercise or discharge any duties of his office, is guilty of a class 6 felony and shall forfeit his office and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this state.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 1 1/2 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-466
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- public officer: means the incumbent of any office, member of any board or commission, or his deputy or assistant exercising the powers and duties of the officer, other than clerks or mere employees of the officer. See Arizona Laws 38-101