Trading in special influence
N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-12-05
in effect12.1-12-05. Trading in special influence
A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he knowingly offers, gives, or agrees to give,
or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept, a thing of pecuniary value for exerting, or procuring
another to exert, special influence upon a public servant with respect to his legal duty or official
action as a public servant. "Special influence" means power to influence through kinship or by
reason of position as a public servant or party official, as defined in section 12.1-12-04.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t12-1c12.pdf#nameddest=12p1-12-05Fetched: 10/16/2026
