{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "200.40", "citation": "Penal Law § 200.40", "heading": "Bribe giving and bribe receiving for public office; definition of term", "text": ["§ 200.40 Bribe giving and bribe receiving for public office; definition", "of term.", "As used in sections 200.45 and 200.50, \"party officer\" means a person who holds any position or office in a political party, whether by election, appointment or otherwise."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/200.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "For **§§ 200.45 and 200.50**, a **party officer** is anyone holding a position or office in a political party, whether by **election, appointment, or another method**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/200.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}