{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "200.50", "citation": "Penal Law § 200.50", "heading": "Bribe receiving for public office", "text": ["§ 200.50 Bribe receiving for public office.", "A public servant or a party officer is guilty of bribe receiving for public office when he solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any money or other property from another person upon an agreement or understanding that some person will or may be appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.", "Bribe receiving for public office is a class D felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/200.50", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A **public servant or party officer** commits bribe receiving for public office by **asking for, accepting, or agreeing to accept money or other property** on the understanding that someone will or may be appointed to public office or designated or nominated as a candidate. ★ The offense is a **class D felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/200.50", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}