Every person who intentionally, by force or fraud, prevents the Legislature of this state or either of the branches composing it, or any of the members thereof, from meeting or organizing, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 4 felonyup to 10 yearsup to $20,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 2-4-6

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1001; SL 1980, ch 24, § 16; SL 2006, ch 130, § 2.