Vermont Code § 16 V.S.A. § 496

Books and papers to be turned over to successor
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§ 496. Books and papers to be turned over to successor
When a district office becomes vacant by expiration of the term of office of the incumbent
or otherwise, and a successor is elected or appointed, the successor shall, on demand,
be entitled to receive the books and papers of the office from the last incumbent
or anyone having the books and papers in his or her possession. A person having books
or papers in his or her possession who refuses for ten days, after demand, to surrender
them to the successor shall be fined $10.00.

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