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South Dakota Statutes § 12-27-35 Investigation and prosecution of violations by attorney general-Civil actions

⤴ Up to Chapter 27: Campaign Finance Requirements

Statute Text

The attorney general shall investigate and prosecute any violation of the provisions of this chapter relating to a legislative office, statewide office, or political committee and prosecute any violation thereof. In lieu of bringing a criminal action, the attorney general may elect to file a civil action. In a civil action, in addition to other relief, the court may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each violation. Any civil penalty recovered shall be paid to the state general fund. A civil action brought by the attorney general shall be commenced in Hughes County or in the county where the person resides.

Source

SL 2007 , ch 80 , § 35 ; SL 2008 , ch 67 , § 14 ; SL 2017 , ch 222 (Initiated Measure 22), § 25, eff. Nov. 16, 2016; SL 2017 , ch 72 , § 24 , eff. Feb. 2, 2017; SL 2017 , ch 71 , § 37 ; SL 2018 , ch 84 , § 10 .

History

Amended by S.L. 2018 , ch. 84 , s. 10 , eff. 7/1/2018 .

Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 71 , s. 37 , eff. 7/1/2017 .

Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 72 , s. 24 , eff. 2/2/2017 .

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