Sec. 2. Any appointment or election of any person lacking the qualification described in section 1 of this chapter is absolutely void and the person shall be removed from office under IC 34-17.

Formerly: Acts 1921, c.83, s.2. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.25; P.L.3-1993, SEC.245; P.L.1-1998, SEC.69.