Federal · Title 13 — Census
13 U.S.C. § 212: Refusal or neglect of employees to perform duties
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Whoever, being an employee referred to in subchapter II of chapter 1 of this title, and having taken and subscribed the oath of office, neglects or refuses, without justifiable cause, to perform the duties enjoined on such employee by this title, shall be fined not more than $500.
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