2020 US Code
Title 3 - The President
Chapter 1 - Presidential Elections and Vacancies
Sec. 14 - Forfeiture for messenger's neglect of duty

Download PDF
Citation 3 U.S.C. § 14 (2020)
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.

Source Credit

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, 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 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 62 Stat. 675
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. United States may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.