The board of county commissioners of the affected county may inspect or examine any books, waybills, inventories, correspondence, and memoranda relating to or used in the transaction of the business of a person subject to the tax imposed by this chapter and severing energy minerals within that county. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person having charge, control, or possession of those papers, books, or records to neglect or refuse the board full and free access to any books, papers, or records that it requires pursuant to this section.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-39A-19

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1982, ch 100, § 4A.