§ 278. Refusal to surrender books to successor

Cite as: 21 CNCA § 278

Every person who having been an executive officer of this Nation, wrongfully refuses to surrender the official seal or any of the books and papers appertaining to his office, to his successor, who has been duly elected or appointed, and has duly qualified, and has demanded the surrender of the books and papers of such office is guilty of a crime.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.