LD 1105
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property over to the proper custodian is liable for all costs of
collection or recovery of funds or property, including interest on
funds improperly withheld for the time the funds have been withheld
and reasonable rental and damages when property belonging to the
public is improperly withheld. A municipal official or employee who
unlawfully transfers to the official or employee any public funds
or property or who knowingly transfers public funds or property to
any other person not entitled to the funds or property is liable
for all costs of recovery of the funds or property.

 
SUMMARY

 
This bill provides that any state, county or municipal
officer, official or employee that wrongfully withholds or
unlawfully distributes public money or public property is liable
for all costs of recovery of the money or property.


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