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2019 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 44 - LAW AND JUSTICE
Chapter 71 - Constables
Section 7178 - Failure to serve in a township

Universal Citation:
44 PA Cons Stat § 7178 (2019)
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§ 7178. Failure to serve in a township.

(a) Scope of section.--This section applies to an individual in a township if all of the following circumstances exist:

(1) The individual is elected or appointed a constable.

(2) The individual has a freehold estate worth at least $1,000.

(3) The individual fails to:

(i) serve; or

(ii) appoint a deputy to serve.

(b) Fine.--Except as set forth in subsection (c), an individual under subsection (a) shall be fined $40 for the use of the appropriate township.

(c) Exception.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to an individual who:

(1) has served personally or by deputy in the office of constable of the same township within 15 years of election or appointment; or

(2) has paid a fine under subsection (b) within 15 years of election or appointment.

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