45-8-214. Bribery in contests. (1) A person commits the offense of bribery in contests if he purposely or knowingly offers, confers, or agrees to confer upon another or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept from another:
     (a) any pecuniary benefit as a consideration for the recipient's failure to use his best efforts in connection with any professional or amateur athletic contest, sporting event, or exhibition; or
     (b) any benefit as consideration for a violation of a known duty as a person participating in, officiating, or connected with any professional or amateur athletic contest, sporting event, or exhibition.
     (2) A person convicted of the offense of bribery in contests shall be fined not to exceed $5,000 or be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years, or both.

     History: En. by Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, .