TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT
DIVISION 8: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
§ 8518. Failure to Report by Department, Division, or Deputy Department Heads. A person hired or appointed as the head, deputy head or director of a department in the executive branch who refuses or fails to file a report of financial interests required under this chapter when due may not hold office, and the person’s name may not be submitted to the legislature for confirmation until the person files such report. Such person shall not be confirmed, hired, or appointed, and shall not be paid any salary, per diem, or travel expenses until the person complies. If, after installation as the head, deputy head, or director of a department, the person refuses or fails to file the required statement when due, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, and shall be removed from office if compliance is not made within 30 days after the due date of the report. Source: PL 8-11, § 1 (§ 8418), modified.