Any public officer required by law to give bond who performs any official act before such bond is approved as required commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Code 1858, § 768; Shan., § 1089; Code 1932, § 1830; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1919; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2012, ch. 974, § 5.
Compiler's Notes. Acts 2012, ch. 974, § 6, which amended the section, provided that the act shall apply to the renewal or obtaining of an official bond for any bonding after May 10, 2012.
Cross-References. Penalty for Class C misdemeanor, §40-35-111.