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Private Acts of 1961 Chapter 356

SECTION 1.  That in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 10,770, nor more than 10,800 according to the Federal Census of 1960 or any subsequent Federal Census, any purchaser of real estate located in such County or Counties is hereby required to record in the County Register's Office of such County, the deed conveying such property within one year after receipt thereof.  Failure to record such deed as above provided shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.

SECTION 2.  That this Act shall have no effect unless the same be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Quarterly County Court of any County to which this Act applies.  The presiding officer of such body shall proclaim its approval or non-approval and certify the same to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3.  That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  March 17, 1961.