12.1-12-05. Trading in special influence

12.1-12-05. Trading in special influence A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he knowingly offers, gives, or agrees to give, or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept, a thing of pecuniary value for exerting, or procuring another to exert, special influence upon a public servant with respect to his legal duty or official action as a public servant. "Special influence" means power to influence through kinship or by reason of position as a public servant or party official, as defined in section 12.1-12-04.