Misuse of confidential information.

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(a) A person who is or has been a public servant commits the crime of misuse of confidential information if the person

(1) learns confidential information through employment as a public servant; and

(2) while in office or after leaving office, uses the confidential information for personal gain or in a manner not connected with the performance of official duties other than by giving sworn testimony or evidence in a legal proceeding in conformity with a court order.

(b) As used in this section, “confidential information” means information which has been classified confidential by law.

(c) Misuse of confidential information is a class A misdemeanor.


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