South Dakota Codified Laws 8-3-9. Township election–Challenge to voter qualification–Affidavit–Violation
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If any person is challenged as being unqualified when offering to vote at any township election or upon any question arising at any township meeting relating to a person’s residency, the judges, or township clerk, if no judges are present, must have the person sign an affidavit attesting to the person’s residency and qualification to vote. A person who makes a false affirmation is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor pursuant to § 8-3-8.
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 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 8-3-9
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1883, ch 112, subch 1, § 23; CL 1887, § 724; RPolC 1903, § 1016; RC 1919, § 6060; SDC 1939, § 58.0313; SL 2023, ch 24, § 2.