South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-1 — Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 12A: Improprieties And Bribery In Public Office, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-12A-1
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any person who gives, or agrees or offers to give, any gratuity or reward in consideration that that person or any other person be appointed to any public office, or be permitted to exercise, perform, or discharge the prerogatives or duties of any public office, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-1.
Which South Dakota statute covers giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office?
Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-1 (Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.