N.Y. HAY Law § 158
This is the official text of N.Y. HAY Law § 158, part of New York’s HAY Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "HAY Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Neglect or refusal to prosecute
Official statutory text
§ 158. Neglect or refusal to prosecute. If the town superintendent\nshall neglect or refuse to prosecute for any penalty, knowing the same\nto have been incurred, he shall be liable to a penalty of ten dollars\nfor every such neglect or refusal, which shall be recovered by action in\nthe name of the town, by the supervisor, or by any taxpayer of the town\nwho shall indemnify the town for the costs and expense of the action, in\nsuch manner as the supervisor may approve.\n
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