No organization for emergency management established under the authority of this chapter may participate in any form of political activity, nor may it be employed directly or indirectly for political purposes.

Source: SL 1949, ch 236, § 13; SL 1951, ch 285, § 13; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.01C12; SL 1977, ch 271, § 40; SL 1992, ch 236, § 27; SDCL § 33-15-44.