South Dakota § 9-39-38 Election on sale, lease or operating contract for utility--Percentage of favorable votes required.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-39-38 — Election on sale, lease or operating contract for utility--Percentage of favorable votes required.

South Dakota § 9-39-38

Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 9-39MUNICIPAL UTILITIES IN GENERAL

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S.D. Codified Laws § 9-39-38 (2026).

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Upon the filing of such petition it shall be the duty of the auditor or clerk to submit such proposition upon a separate ballot to the voters of the municipality at a regular or special election as prayed for in such petition. If sixty percent of the voters of such municipality voting thereon shall vote in favor of such proposition, a sale, conveyance, lease, or contract for the operation of such plant, equipment, or public utility shall be deemed authorized.

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Upon the filing of such petition it shall be the duty of the auditor or clerk to submit such proposition upon a separate ballot to the voters of the municipality at a regular or special election as prayed for in such petition. If sixty percent of the voters of such municipality voting thereon shall vote in favor of such proposition, a sale, conveyance, lease, or contract for the operation of such plant, equipment, or public utility shall be deemed authorized.