South Dakota § 12-26-14 Use of public relief, loans, or grants to influence political activity or vote as misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 12-26-14 — Use of public relief, loans, or grants to influence political activity or vote as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 12-26-14

Title 12ELECTIONS

Ch. 12-25AOFFENSES AGAINST THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 12-26-14 (2026).

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It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person, directly or indirectly, to promise or threaten to grant or withhold or to cause to be granted or withheld, any public relief, assistance loans, or grants for the purpose or with the intention of controlling or influencing the political affiliations, party registration, support or vote at any election, of any person so promised or threatened. The terms "public relief" and "assistance" include all forms of direct public relief and also all forms of indirect relief such as employment on any public works or project. The terms "loans" and "grants" include all forms of financial assistance granted by the federal government or any of its agencies and also by this state or any of its political subdivisions.

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It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person, directly or indirectly, to promise or threaten to grant or withhold or to cause to be granted or withheld, any public relief, assistance loans, or grants for the purpose or with the intention of controlling or influencing the political affiliations, party registration, support or vote at any election, of any person so promised or threatened. The terms "public relief" and "assistance" include all forms of direct public relief and also all forms of indirect relief such as employment on any public works or project. The terms "loans" and "grants" include all forms of financial assistance granted by the federal government or any of its agencies and also by this state or any of its political subdivisions.