Article 362. Abuse of power or official authority of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1 Abuse of power or official powers, that is, the commission by a person authorized to perform state functions, or by a person equated to him, or by an official, of actions clearly exceeding the limits of his rights and powers and entailing significant harm to the rights and legitimate interests of citizens or organizations, or to the legally protected interests of society or the state, –

     is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to three thousand monthly calculation indices, or correctional labor in the same amount, or community service for up to eight hundred hours, or restriction of liberty for up to three years, or imprisonment for the same term.

2 The act provided for in the first part of this Article, committed by a person holding a responsible public position, –

     is punishable by restriction of liberty for a term of up to seven years or by imprisonment for the same term, with or without deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term of up to five years.

3 The acts provided for in the first or third parts of this Article that have entailed grave consequences or have been committed:

     1) with the use of violence or the threat of its use;

     2) using weapons or special means;

     3) for the purpose of obtaining benefits and advantages for oneself or other persons or organizations, or causing harm to other persons or organizations;

     4) in the performance of official duties, which are established by the legislative act of the Republic of Kazakhstan on amnesty in connection with the legalization of property, –

     are punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to ten years, and in the cases provided for in paragraph 3), with confiscation of property, with life imprisonment for the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities.

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