§ 26-39-208 - Duplicate receipts given for funds received.

26-39-208. Duplicate receipts given for funds received.

(a) Whenever the sheriff or collector shall receive the amount due from any officer by voluntary payment or by the sale of goods and chattels, he shall give the officer duplicate receipts for it, stating therein:

(1) The whole amount received;

(2) How much for the state;

(3) How much for the county; and

(4) The particular fund to which it belongs.

(b) The officer taking the receipts shall, without delay, deposit one (1) of the receipts with the county clerk.