Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 3006: Neglect of duty by public officers A State, county, town, village, fire district, or school district officer who willfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon him or her by law, either express or implied, shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. S
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
A public officer who willfully neglects legally-imposed duties faces up to one year imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.
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