American Samoa § 32.0555 - Receipt of illegal fees
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 32.0555 — Receipt of illegal fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.0555. Receipt of illegal fees
Any person who receives any fee, other consideration, or any gratuity on account of services rendered contrary to 32.0671, unless such consideration or gratuity is approved by the commissioner or court, or who makes it a business to solicit employment for a lawyer or for himself in respect to any claim or award for compensation, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall, for each offense, be sentenced accordingly Amendments: 1980 Amended to conform with penalties provided for in Title 46, Criminal Justice.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 32.0555
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 32.0555 cover?
Section 32.0555 ("Receipt of illegal fees") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 32.0555?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 32.0555 apply to my situation?
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