It is unlawful for a sheriff or deputy sheriff to be concerned or interested, directly or indirectly, in the purchase of any property sold by him in his official capacity. If a sheriff or deputy sheriff has a concern or interest in the purchase at a sale made by him, he is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be deprived of his office and fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years. A purchase made is null and void.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 53-221; 1952 Code SECTION 53-221; 1942 Code SECTION 3539; 1932 Code SECTIONS 1534, 3529; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2082; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 481; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1189; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 555; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 864; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 398; G. S. 684; R. S. 743; 1791 (7) 263; 1823 (6) 213; 1839 (11) 55; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 197.