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title: O.C.G.A. § 48-5-152. Effect of failure to collect interest and make reports and settlements; penalty.
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# O.C.G.A. § 48-5-152. Effect of failure to collect interest and make reports and settlements; penalty.

The failure or refusal of any tax collector or tax commissioner to carry out any of the provisions contained in Code Section 48-5-148, 48-5-150, 48-5-151, or 48-5-153 shall constitute malpractice in office. A conviction for such malpractice shall subject the offender to removal from office.

## History

Ga. L. 1917, p. 197, § 6; Code 1933, § 92-5006; Code 1933, § 91A-1359, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 309, § 2.