S.D. Admin. R. 5:02:10:08
The envelopes used in connection with voting service and overseas ballots must be printed in black ink and must meet the following federal guidelines:
BALLOT TRANSMISSION ENVELOPE
Suggested Max
Height 6 1/8 inches
Length 11 1/2 inches
Min
Height 3 1/2 inches
Length 5 1/2 inches
Use Black Ink
Printer Note: If an auditor needs to exceed the suggested maximum height and length, that is allowed.
BALLOT RETURN ENVELOPE
If mailed in non U.S. Postal System -- Voter must pay postage
Suggested Max
Height 6 1/8 inches
Length 11 1/2 inches
Min
Height 3 1/2 inches
Length 5 1/2 inches
Use Black Ink
Printer Note: If an auditor needs to exceed the suggested maximum height and length, that is allowed.
The ballot return envelope must be a white security envelope or heavy manila envelope. The following must be printed on the reverse of the return envelope to the county auditor:
I, _________________________________, under penalty of impersonating a registered voter (five years imprisonment and $10,000 fine), state that I am a registered voter and that I have voted the enclosed ballot.
_______________________________
Signature of Voter
S.D. Admin. R. 5:02:10:08
General Authority: SDCL 12-1-9(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-19-3, 12-19-4, 12-19-5, 12-26-7, 22-6-1.