South Dakota Codified Laws 22-12A-8. Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act–Misdemeanor
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Any public officer or employee who asks or receives any fee or consideration for any official service which has not been rendered, except charges for prospective costs or fees demandable in advance, if allowed by law, or who asks or receives any emolument, gratuity, reward, or other consideration excepting as authorized by law, for doing any official act, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1111; SDCL, § 3-15-9; SL 1976, ch 158, § 12A-8; SL 2005, ch 120, § 336.