§ 18852 Bribing State Officers Prohibited

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't bribe state workers to get them to do something for you.

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•You can't bribe state workers with money or gifts.
•This includes trying to influence them to do their job in your favor.
•It's illegal even if you just offer the bribe, not just if you actually give it.

Example

If you try to give money to a DMV worker to pass your driving test without taking it, you're breaking this law.

You can't pay or offer anything to a state worker to make them do their job in a way that helps you.

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§ 18852 Bribing State Officers Prohibited

It is unlawful for any person to give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any officer or employee of this state authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or by the regulations of the director, any money or other thing of value, with intent to influence such officer or employee in the discharge of any such duty. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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unlawful give pay offer money or other thing of value intent to influence

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18852.

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