Misuse of official information.

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(1) Any public servant, 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, commits misuse of official information if he:

  1. Acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise which maybe affected by such information or official action; or

  2. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or

  3. Aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with intent to conferon any person a special pecuniary benefit.

(2) Misuse of official information is a class 6 felony.

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 461, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-402. L. 89: (2) amended, p. 840, § 83, effective July 1.


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