6-5-116. Public officer acting before qualifying; penalty.
An elected or appointed public officer or his deputy commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) if he performs any duty of his office without taking and subscribing the oath prescribed by law or before giving and filing the bond required by law. This section shall not apply to training and similar minor preparation for taking office.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 5 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 1 - Offenses by Public Officials
Section 6-5-101 - Definitions.
Section 6-5-102 - Bribery; Penalties.
Section 6-5-103 - Compensation for Past Official Behavior; Penalties.
Section 6-5-104 - Soliciting Unlawful Compensation; Penalties.
Section 6-5-107 - Official Misconduct; Penalties.
Section 6-5-108 - Issuing False Certificate; Penalties.
Section 6-5-110 - Wrongful Appropriation of Public Property; Penalties.
Section 6-5-111 - Failure or Refusal to Account For, Deliver or Pay Over Property; Penalties.
Section 6-5-113 - Removal From Office After Judgment of Conviction.
Section 6-5-116 - Public Officer Acting Before Qualifying; Penalty.
Section 6-5-117 - Public Officer Demanding Kickback From Deputy; Penalties.