South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-12A-2 — Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in 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-2
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, directly or indirectly, asks or receives any consideration for appointing another person or procuring the employment of another person in any public office, or for permitting or agreeing to permit any other person to exercise any of the prerogatives or duties of a public office, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-12A-2.
Which South Dakota statute covers receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office?
Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office is governed by SDCL § 22-12A-2 (Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.