It is unlawful to directly or indirectly address any threat or intimidation to a public officer or to a referee, arbitrator, appraiser or assessor or to any other person authorized by law to hear or determine any controversy or matter with intent to induce the person contrary to the person's duty to do or make or to omit or delay any act, decision or determination.
('72 Code, § 940:00) Penalty, see § 10.99