KRS 162.990: Penalties.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of KRS 162.500 is liable to the board of

education, in an action brought by the board of education, or by any citizen of the district,

or by the chief state school officer, for the restoration of the wrongful a ppropriation. In

addition, he is guilty of malfeasance in office and upon conviction shall forfeit his office,

and may for each offense be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one

thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned from one (1) to fi ve (5) years, or both so fined

and imprisoned. One -half (1/2) of the fine shall be paid to the board of education by the

collecting officer.