At any time before or after making an application for poor relief, an applicant may not assign or transfer any property for the purpose of becoming eligible for assistance under this chapter. Violation of this section is 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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 28-13-43

Source: SL 1980, ch 202, § 7.