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RSA 643:2 · Misuse of Information

Title
LXII: CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter
643 · ABUSE OF OFFICE
Status
current
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643:2 Misuse of Information. – A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, knowing that official action is contemplated or in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:

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Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or

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Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or

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Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing. Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

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Source note

Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

Source history

  • 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973

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  • 2026 HB1408 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    d House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Abuse of Office; Public Disclosure of Personal Information on the Internet by an Elected Official. Amend RSA 643 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 643:3 Public Disclosure of Personal Information on the Internet by an Elected Official. I. For purposes of this section: (a) “Personal information" means the

  • 2026 HB1408-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    d House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Abuse of Office; Public Disclosure of Personal Information on the Internet by an Elected Official. Amend RSA 643 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 643:3 Public Disclosure of Personal Information on the Internet by an Elected Official. I. For purposes of this section: (a) “Personal information" means the

  • 2026 HB1465 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    he judiciary. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Abuse of Office; Reporting of Violation of Rights. Amend RSA 643 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 643:3 Reporting of Violation of Rights Committed by Members of the Judicial Branch. I. Any state employee, bar association member or attorney permitted to

  • 2026 HB1465-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    he judiciary. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Abuse of Office; Reporting of Violation of Rights. Amend RSA 643 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 643:3 Reporting of Violation of Rights Committed by Members of the Judicial Branch. I. Any state employee, bar association member or attorney permitted to

  • 2025 HB264 add

    N ACT relative to delegates to an Article V convention. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Unfaithful Delegates to an Article V Convention. Amend RSA 643 by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 643:3 Unfaithful Delegates to an Article V Convention. I. As used in this section: (a) "Article V application" means an application or resolution passed