§ 609.445 — Failure to Pay Over State Funds
Plain-Language Summary
It is a felony for anyone who collects money on behalf of the state or a local government to intentionally keep the money instead of turning it over to the proper government agency. The penalty is up to five years in prison, a fine up to $10,000, or both.
609.445 FAILURE TO PAY OVER STATE FUNDS.
Whoever receives money on behalf of or for the account of the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions and intentionally refuses or omits to pay the same to the state or its agency or subdivision entitled thereto, or to an officer or agent authorized to receive the same, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
History:
1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.445; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1989 c 290 art 6 s 17
History: History: 1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.445; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1989 c 290 art 6 s 17