South Dakota § 3-11-20 - Special appropriations by political subdivisions.

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§ 3-11-20. Special appropriations by political subdivisions.

To carry out the provisions of this chapter any political subdivision affected by this chapter shall, after the application is made and approved and becomes effective, provide for additional funds to carry out the purposes of § 3-11-18 by special appropriation, and said political subdivision may transfer, for that purpose, any surplus or other funds which will not be needed for other purposes before the next succeeding annual appropriation.

Source: SL 1953, ch 85; SDC Supp 1960, § 17.1208; SL 1980, ch 30, § 12.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 3-11-20 ("Special appropriations by political subdivisions.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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