S.D. Codified Laws § 12-27-15

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12-27-15 - Political communications to contain certain language-Exceptions-Violation as misdemeanor

Any printed material or communication made, purchased, paid for, or authorized by a candidate or political committee that disseminates information concerning a candidate, public office holder, ballot question, or political party shall prominently display or clearly speak the statement: "Paid for by (name of candidate or political committee)." This section does not apply to buttons, balloons, pins, pens, matchbooks, clothing, or similar small items upon which the inclusion of the statement would be impracticable. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A subsequent offense within a calendar year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

SDCL 12-27-15

SL 2007, ch 80, §15; SL 2017, ch 222 (Initiated Measure 22), § 15, eff. Nov. 16, 2016; SL 2017, ch 72, §14, eff. Feb. 2, 2017; SL 2017, ch 71, §14.
Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 71,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 72,s. 14, eff. 2/2/2017.