(a)   A person who is required to take an oath under § 2-104 or to file a
bond under § 2-105 but who fails to qualify for office by taking and
subscribing the required oath or affirmation or giving the required
bond within 30 days from the date his commission is received by the
clerk, or if no commission is sent to the clerk, within 30 days after
receiving his commission or notice of appointment, is deemed to have
refused the office, and the office shall be considered vacant, unless
the time is extended by the court for good cause shown.
  (b)   A clerk of a circuit court for a county who fails to execute the
required bond may not receive fees or compensation. A clerk who
violates this subsection is subject to a penalty of $1,000.
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