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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If any officer shall charge, demand, or receive any more or greater fees for his or her services than are allowed by law, or shall demand, charge, or receive any such fees without having performed the services for which the fees are charged, the officer for every offense shall forfeit to the injured party, or the party against whom the fees may be charged, the amount of fees illegally charged, and five dollars ($5.00) for each item illegally demanded, charged, or received, with cost, and shall also be subject to an indictment for extortion.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 21. Public Officers and Employees § 21-6-103. Charging unlawful fees--Penalty - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-21-public-officers-and-employees/ar-code-sect-21-6-103/
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