South Dakota Codified Laws 47-30-10. Director’s liability for failure to perform duties–Misdemeanor
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Any director of a corporation who intentionally does an act, as director, which is expressly forbidden by law, or intentionally omits to perform a duty expressly imposed upon him as director, by law, the punishment for which act or omission is not otherwise prescribed, is guilty of 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 47-30-10
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- director: as used in this chapter , embraces any of the persons having by law the direction or management of the affairs of a corporation, by whatever name such persons are described in its charter, or known by law. See South Dakota Codified Laws 47-30-13
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.4315; SL 1983, ch 15, § 55.