3116 - Effect of failure to obtain certificate.

     § 3116.  Effect of failure to obtain certificate.        In the event that any magisterial district judge or judge     fails to file the certificate provided for by section 3115     (relating to certification of successful completion of course of     training) in the manner therein provided within nine months     after the magisterial district judge's or judge's election or     appointment, that office shall become vacant, and such vacancy     shall be filled as provided in this chapter.     (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Oct. 9, 2008,     P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days)        2004 Amendment.  See sections 28 and 29 of Act 207 in the     appendix to this title for special provisions relating to     applicability and construction of law.