Kentucky Statutes 521.030 – Soliciting unlawful compensation
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(1) A public servant is guilty of soliciting unlawful compensation when he requests a pecuniary benefit for the performance of an official action knowing that he was required to perform that action without compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
(2) Solicitation of unlawful compensation is a Class B misdemeanor.
For details, see § 532.090
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 184, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Solicitation of unlawful compensation is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 521.030
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Pecuniary benefit: means benefit in the form of money, property, commercial interests or anything else the primary significance of which is economic gain. See Kentucky Statutes 521.010
- Public servant: means :
(a) Any public officer or employee of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or of any governmental instrumentality within the state. See Kentucky Statutes 521.010
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 184, effective January 1, 1975.