South Dakota Statutes

§ 12-21-1 — Purpose of chapter--Liberal construction.

South Dakota § 12-21-1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 12ELECTIONS
Ch. 12-19ARECOUNTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 12-21-1 (2026).

Text

The intent of the provisions of this chapter is to procure a speedy and correct determination of the true and actual count of all ballots cast at an election, which ballots are valid on their face, and all provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to that end.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 16.1801.

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