18 Pa. C.S. § 5302

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 5302 - Speculating or wagering on official action or information

A public servant commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with which he is associated, or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and which has not been made public, he:

(1) acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such information or official action;

(2) speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or

(3) aids another to do any of the foregoing.

18 Pa.C.S. § 5302

1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973.