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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE K
Offenses Involving Fraud
ARTICLE 180
Bribery Not Involving Public Servants, and Related Offenses
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Sports bribe receiving
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SECTION 180.40
Sports bribing
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE K, ARTICLE 180
§ 180.40 Sports bribing.

A person is guilty of sports bribing when he:

1. Confers, or offers 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

2. Confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a sports
official with intent to influence him to perform his duties improperly.

Sports bribing is a class D felony.