(1) A rural constable who wilfully withdraws from his or her office without giving such notice as hereinbefore mentioned, or refuses or neglects to perform all lawful commands or directions which may be given to him or her by the Commissioner of Police, or wilfully refuses or neglects to observe the regulations, rules and orders of the Force, is liable to be dismissed, and in addition thereto, on conviction for any such offence, is liable to a penalty not exceeding $50, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding one month.