Any public officer upon whom a duty is imposed by this chapter who willfully neglects to perform that duty, or who performs it in a way as to hinder the objects of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2195, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 318, § 17; P.L. 1940, ch. 818, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 17-19-38; G.L. 1956, § 17-19-41; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 201, § 9.