§ 7178. Failure to serve in a township.

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(a)Scope of section.-- This section applies to an individual in a township if all of the following circumstances exist:

(1)The individual is elected or appointed a constable.

(2)The individual has a freehold estate worth at least $1,000.

(3)The individual fails to:

(i)serve; or

(ii)appoint a deputy to serve.

(b)Fine.-- Except as set forth in subsection (c), an individual under subsection

(a)shall be fined $40 for the use of the appropriate township.

(c)Exception.-- Subsection

(b)shall not apply to an individual who:

(1)has served personally or by deputy in the office of constable of the same township within 15 years of election or appointment; or

(2)has paid a fine under subsection

(b)within 15 years of election or appointment.