RSA Chapter 643 — Abuse of Office

Title LXII — Criminal Code

Current through the 2025 Regular Session of the New Hampshire General Court.

Title LXII Criminal Code

RSA 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

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.