(a) A sheriff, constable, or collector of taxes may not, while in office, purchase any debt or claim held by or due from any individual who resides in the county where the sheriff, constable, or collector of taxes holds office.
(b) An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a fine of $50 for each offense.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 17-101 - Ineligibility for Failure to Account
Section 17-102 - Extent of Removal of Ineligibility
Section 17-103 - Inadvertent Issuance of Commission
Section 17-104 - Duty of State's Attorney; Mandamus; Penalty
Section 17-105 - Construction of Title
Section 17-106 - Postmasters and United States Marshals Not to Hold State Office
Section 17-107 - Debts Not to Be Purchased by Sheriffs, Constables, or Collectors of Taxes