South Dakota Codified Laws 4-8-3. Expenses in excess of appropriations prohibited–Misdemeanor
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No officer, board, or commission supported by state appropriation shall incur any expense in excess of the appropriation made for his or its maintenance and support by which a deficiency may be created in the funds appropriated for the maintenance of any department, board, institution, commission, or any other activity supported in whole or in part by state funds. A violation of this section is a Class 2 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 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 4-8-3
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
Source: SL 1909, ch 137, §§ 1, 2; SL 1918 (SS), ch 63; RC 1919, § 6891; SL 1923, ch 245; SDC 1939, § 55.2201; SL 1980, ch 24, § 57.