Arizona Laws 3-109. Unlawful influence; classification
A. An officer, inspector or other employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this title who knowingly accepts any money, gift or other thing of value from any person, firm or corporation or their officers, agents or employees given with intent to influence his official action is guilty of a class 4 felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 felony | up to 3 years | up to $150,000 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-109
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. Any person, firm or corporation or any agent or employee of any person, firm or corporation who knowingly gives, pays or offers, directly or indirectly, to any officer, inspector or other employee of this state who is authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this title or by the rules adopted under this title any money or other thing of value with intent to influence the officer, inspector or employee in the discharge of any duty provided for by this title is guilty of a class 4 felony.