§ 14703. Penalty for receiving gratuities or percentages.

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(a)Prohibited conduct.-- An officer under this subchapter may not:

(1)Receive or stipulate to receive, from a deputy, clerk or any person awarded a contract, money as percentage on the salaries of the deputy or clerk or on the amounts or profits of the contract or money as compensation for making the appointment or contract.

(2)Neglect to render the accounts or to pay over the money received for fees as required by this subchapter.

(3)Willfully neglect to make proper entry in the book required to be kept.

(4)Willfully neglect to charge the fees allowed by law for any official services.

(5)Take any fees for the officer's own use.

(6)Fail to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter.

(7)Neglect to discharge any of the duties imposed on the office.

(b)Penalty.-- A violation of subsection

(a)shall be deemed a misdemeanor in office, and, in addition to other applicable penalties, the officer shall, upon conviction, refund the money unlawfully received and shall be deemed incapable of holding the office.

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