Section 616:5 Powers of Selectmen.
Whenever a penalty or forfeiture or any part thereof is given to a town, the selectmen may sue therefor in the name of the town, shall defray the expenses of the action and may remit the penalty or forfeiture.
Source. RS 211:11. CS 224:11. GS 248:12. GL 266:12. PS 257:12. PL 371:5. RL 431:5.