Bribery

Regulation 9.

It is a felony, punishable by fine and imprisonment, for any person, firm, or corporation, or any agent or employee of any person, firm, or corporation, to give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any Department employee authorized to perform any duty under these regulations, any money or other thing of value with intent to influence said employee in the discharge of his duty under these regulations. It is also a felony, punishable by fine and imprisonment, for any Department employee engaged in the performance of duty under these regulations to receive or accept from any person, firm, or corporation engaged in interstate or foreign commerce any gift, money, or other thing of value given with any purpose or intent whatsoever.