Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 71 - Constables
Section 7178 - Failure to serve in a township

§ 7178. Failure to serve in a township.
(a) Scope of section.--This section applies to an individual in a township if all of the following circumstances exist:
(1) The individual is elected or appointed a constable.
(2) The individual has a freehold estate worth at least $1,000.
(3) The individual fails to:
(i) serve; or
(ii) appoint a deputy to serve.
(b) Fine.--Except as set forth in subsection (c), an individual under subsection (a) shall be fined $40 for the use of the appropriate township.
(c) Exception.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to an individual who:
(1) has served personally or by deputy in the office of constable of the same township within 15 years of election or appointment; or
(2) has paid a fine under subsection (b) within 15 years of election or appointment.

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