§ 21-580. Public officers - Willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor.
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A public officer or person holding a public trust or employment upon whom any duty is enjoined by law, who willfully neglects to perform the duty is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not apply to cases of official acts or omissions, the prevention or punishment of which is otherwise specially provided by statute.
R.L.1910, § 2292.