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Town Mayor accepts tip

Is it legal for a Mayor of a town to accept a tip if he/she performs a marraige ceremony?


Asked on 10/01/02, 4:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Town Mayor accepts tip

Yes. A public servant may accept a gratuity, freely given, for performing the service you describe, and it is customary for those being accommodated to provide one.

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Answered on 10/01/02, 5:35 pm


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