Vermont Statutes
Chapter 57 - Larceny and Embezzlement
§ 2537. Person holding property in official capacity or belonging to the State or a municipality

§ 2537. Person holding property in official capacity or belonging to the State or a municipality
A State, county, town, or municipal officer or other person who in his or her official capacity receives, collects, controls, or holds money, obligations, securities, or other property, who embezzles or fraudulently converts to his or her own use any of such money, obligations, securities, or other property, or a person who embezzles or fraudulently converts to his or her own use money or other property belonging to the State or to a county or municipality, or a municipal corporation, or a special purpose district, shall be guilty of larceny and shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23; 2007, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

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