§ 9-204. Bribery of person participating in or connected with athletic contest

   (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.

(b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $ 100 and not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.

(c) Statute of limitations and in banc review. -- A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

(d) Competency and immunity of witness in prosecution. --

   (1) A person:

      (i) may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but

      (ii) may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.

   (2) A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.

   (3) A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 23, 39; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.