(a) Prohibited conduct.— An officer under this subchapter may not:
- (1) Receive or stipulate to receive, from a deputy, clerk or any person awarded a contract, money as percentage on the salaries of the deputy or clerk or on the amounts or profits of the contract or money as compensation for making the appointment or contract.
- (2) Neglect to render the accounts or to pay over the money received for fees as required by this subchapter.
- (3) Willfully neglect to make proper entry in the book required to be kept.
- (4) Willfully neglect to charge the fees allowed by law for any official services.
- (5) Take any fees for the officer's own use.
- (6) Fail to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter.
- (7) Neglect to discharge any of the duties imposed on the office.
- (b) Penalty.— A violation of subsection (a) shall be deemed a misdemeanor in office, and, in addition to other applicable penalties, the officer shall, upon conviction, refund the money unlawfully received and shall be deemed incapable of holding the office.