In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Political subdivision” includes a: county; municipal corporation; bi–county or multicounty agency; county board of education; public authority; or special taxing district that is not a homeowners association. “Public employee” means an officer or employee of: the State; or a political subdivision of the State. “Public employee” includes: an executive officer of the State; a judge of the State; a judicial officer of the State; a member or officer of the General Assembly; a member of the police force of Baltimore City or the Department of State Police; and a member, officer, or executive officer of a political subdivision. A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a public employee to influence the public employee in the performance of an official duty of the public employee. A public employee may not demand or receive a bribe, fee, reward, or testimonial to: influence the performance of the official duties of the public employee; or neglect or fail to perform the official duties of the public employee. A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction: is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 12 years or a fine not less than $5,000 and not exceeding $25,000 or both; may not vote; and may not hold an office of trust or profit in the State. A person who violates this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article. A person who violates this section: is a competent witness; and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may be compelled to testify against any person who may have violated this section. A person compelled to testify for the State under paragraph (1) of this subsection is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.

A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a juror for rendering a verdict. A juror may not accept a bribe for rendering a verdict. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction: is subject to imprisonment for not less than 18 months and not exceeding 6 years; and may not serve on a jury in the future. A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly promise a gift or reward to secure a vote or a ballot at an election under the Constitution and laws of the State. A person may not keep or allow to be kept a house or other accommodation in the State on an election day where, before the close of the election, the person, at the person’s expense, gratuitously provides alcoholic beverages to voters. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and any other penalties applicable under the Constitution.

A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State. 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. A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article. A person: may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section. A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness. 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.

A person participating in or connected with an athletic contest may not accept a bribe to alter the outcome of the athletic contest. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.