{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"73","citation":"Pen. Code, § 73","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 5. OF CRIMES BY AND AGAINST THE EXECUTIVE POWER OF THE STATE [67. - 77.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-5"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who gives or offers any gratuity or reward, in consideration that he or any other person shall be appointed to any public office, or shall be permitted to exercise or discharge the duties thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who gives or offers any gratuity or reward, in consideration that he or any other person shall be appointed to any public office, or shall be permitted to exercise or discharge the duties thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-crimes-by-and-against-the-executive-power-of-the-state-73","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}