(a) It shall be unlawful for any tax receiver or tax commissioner to fail to:

(1) Have returned for taxation all property required by law to be returned for taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-5-21; or

(2) Collect taxes assessed on all property pursuant to Code Section 48-5-21.

(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.