Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

POLICE SERVICE ACT 2003 - SECT 77

      (1) A person must not directly or indirectly offer a bribe to, or make an agreement with, a police officer –

(a) for the police officer to neglect his or her duties; or

(b) to influence the police officer in the performance of any of his or her duties.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.

      (2) A police officer must not take or solicit directly or indirectly a bribe from, or make an agreement with, another police officer or any person –

(a) to neglect his or her duties; or

(b) to influence the performance of any of his or her duties.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.