North Carolina § 14-231 - Failing to make reports and discharge other duties.
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§ 14-231. Failing to make reports and discharge other duties.
If any State or county officer shall fail, neglect or refuse to make, file or publish any report, statement or other paper, or to deliver to his successor all books and other property belonging to his office, or to pay over or deliver to the proper person all moneys which come into his hands by virtue or color of his office, or to discharge any duty devolving upon him by virtue of his office and required of him by law, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. History (Rev., s. 3576; C.S., s. 4385; 1993, c. 539, s. 143; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to embezzlement by officers, see G.S. 14-92 . As to failure of sheriff to make return, see G.S. 14-242 . As to liability on official bonds, see G.S. 58-76-5 et seq.
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-231 cover?
Section 14-231 ("Failing to make reports and discharge other duties.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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