South Dakota Codified Laws 46A-4-49. Interest in contract of district or acceptance of bribe by director or officer as felony
No director or officer named in this chapter, or chapters 46A-5 to 46A-7, inclusive, may be interested in any manner, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded, or to be awarded, by the irrigation district board, or in the profits to be derived from the contract. No such director or officer may receive any bonds, gratuity, or bribe. Any such director or officer who is interested in any manner, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded, or to be awarded, by the board of directors provided for in chapters 46A-5 to 46A-7, inclusive, or in the profits derived from the contract, or who receives any bonds, gratuity, or bribe, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 46A-4-49
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 61.0816, 61.9917; SDCL § 46-12-48; SL 1983, ch 15, § 24; SL 2011, ch 165, § 348.