7178 - Failure to serve in a township. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 7178. Failure to serve in a township. (a) Scope of section.--This section applies to an individual in a township if all of the following circumstances exist: (1) The individual is elected or appointed a constable. (2) The individual has a freehold estate worth at least $1,000. (3) The individual fails to: (i) serve; or (ii) appoint a deputy to serve. (b) Fine.--Except as set forth in subsection (c), an individual under subsection (a) shall be fined $40 for the use of the appropriate township. (c) Exception.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to an individual who: (1) has served personally or by deputy in the office of constable of the same township within 15 years of election or appointment; or (2) has paid a fine under subsection (b) within 15 years of election or appointment.