ABUSE OF OFFICE

RSA tit. LXII, ch. 643

in effect

RSA 643:1 Official Oppression.

643:1. Official Oppression. A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, with a purpose to benefit himself or another or to harm another, he knowingly commits an unauthorized act which purports to be an act of his office; or knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office. Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

RSA 643:2 Misuse of Information.

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: I. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or II. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or III. Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing. Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

Source: New Hampshire General Court (gc.nh.gov)URL: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII-643.htmFetched: 10/20/2026