A person may not, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit, or accept money, service, or other valuable consideration:

1. (1) for, or in connection with, an appointment, a proposed appointment, a promotion, or a proposed promotion to; or

2. (2) to obtain any advantage in;

   a position in the state classified service.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.