§ 8-9-30 — Delivery by officer of moneys on hand to successor.

South Carolina § 8-9-30

• Jurisdiction: South Carolina
• Title 8: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
• Ch. 9: DELIVERY OF BOOKS, RECORDS, AND MONEY TO SUCCESSOR

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Every State or county officer entrusted with funds by virtue of his office upon retiring from office shall turn over to his successor all moneys received by him as such officer and remaining in his hands as such officer, within thirty days from the time when his successor shall have entered upon the duties of his office, in the same manner as he is required by law to turn over the furniture, books and papers. The successor shall receive and be responsible for the moneys so turned over to him in the same manner as he is liable for other moneys received by him officially. Any public officer neglecting or refusing obedience to the requisition herein contained shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be liable to a fine of one thousand dollars and imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, besides his liability on his official bond, at the suit of any person aggrieved by such neglect.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 50-203; 1952 Code SECTION 50-203; 1942 Code SECTIONS 1524, 3069; 1932 Code SECTIONS 1524, 3069; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 756; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 471; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 674; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 544; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 605; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 387; G. S. 457, 779; R. S. 304, 523; 1874 (15) 674; 1885 (19) 158; 1904 (24) 375.