Wisconsin § 778.16 - Neglect of duty.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 778.16 — Neglect of duty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 778.16. Neglect of duty.
The treasurer of any town, village or city who neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties required by this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not less than 3 nor more than 6 months or by fine not less than $50 nor more than $300, or both. The county treasurer shall forthwith bring an action upon the bond of such treasurer, against the treasurer and sureties, for the recovery of any moneys which he or she has neglected or refused to pay over as required by this chapter. 778.16 History History: 1979 c. 32 s. 56 ; 1979 c. 176 , 355 ; Stats. 1979 s. 778.16.
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Section 778.16 ("Neglect of duty.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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