Title 48, Chapter 5, Section 205
( 48-5-205)
(a) If a tax receiver or tax commissioner fails to have his digest
completed and deposited by August 1 in each year, unless excused by
provisions of law or by the commissioner, he shall forfeit one-tenth
of his commissions for each week's delay. If the delay extends
beyond 30 days he shall forfeit one-half of his commissions. If the
delay extends beyond the time when the Governor and commissioner fix
the rate percentage, he shall forfeit all his commissions. (b) If a tax receiver or tax commissioner fails to make out his
digest in the manner prescribed by law or fails to comply with the
directions given him by the commissioner in making out his digest,
he shall forfeit one-half his commissions. (c) If the digest is made out so badly as not to fulfill the purpose
of the tax laws, the tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit
all his commissions and shall be removed from office by the
governing authority of the county upon the request of the
commissioner. |