South Dakota Codified Laws 2-4-8. Compelling adjournment of Legislature as felony
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Every person who intentionally, by force or fraud, compels or attempts to compel the Legislature of this state, or either of the branches composing it, to adjourn or disperse, 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:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 2-4-8
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- 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, § 13.1002; SL 1980, ch 24, § 18; SL 2006, ch 130, § 3.