Michigan § 15.38 - Oath or bond; deposit, notice; penalty for neglect.

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§ 15.38. Oath or bond; deposit, notice; penalty for neglect.

Sec. 38.

If either of said officers shall neglect to deposit his oath or bond, according to the provisions of section 35 [36] of this chapter, and shall neglect to give the notice specified in the next section, or if he shall enter upon the execution of his office before he shall have so deposited his said oath or bond, he shall in either case, forfeit and pay to [the people of], this state 150 dollars.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.38 cover?

Section 15.38 ("Oath or bond; deposit, notice; penalty for neglect.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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