2017 US Code
Title 3 - The President
Chapter 1 - Presidential Elections and Vacancies
Sec. 14 - Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty

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Citation 3 U.S.C. § 14 (2017)
Section Name ยง14. Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty
Section Text

Every person who, having been appointed, pursuant to section 13 of this title, to deliver the certificates of the votes of the electors to the President of the Senate, and having accepted such appointment, shall neglect to perform the services required from him, shall forfeit the sum of $1,000.

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(June 25, 1948, ch. 644, 62 Stat. 675.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 3 - THE PRESIDENT
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 3 - THE PRESIDENT
CHAPTER 1 - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
Sec. 14 - Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty
Contains section 14
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 62 Stat. 675
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