Delaware § 9408 - Audit; penalty.
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§ 9408. Audit; penalty.
(a) The records and accounts of the clerk of the peace respecting fees for licenses and receipts of every description payable to the State shall be open to inspection and audit by such agency of the State as is authorized to audit the accounts of state agencies.
(b) The provisions of § 6510 of Title 29 shall apply to the clerk of the peace, and any violation of such section shall be a breach of the official bond of the clerk of the peace.
(c) This section shall not apply to the Clerk of the Peace of New Castle County.
Code 1852, § 132; Code 1915, § 1289; Code 1935, § 1488; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 9408; 55 Del. Laws, c. 85, § 29A;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9408
What does Delaware Code § 9408 cover?
Section 9408 ("Audit; penalty.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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