South Dakota § 35-3-9 - Election laws applicable to local option elections.
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§ 35-3-9. Election laws applicable to local option elections.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, the form of a petition under § 35-3-8, the manner of calling the election, the provision of notice of the election, the conduct of the election, and the canvass and return of votes shall be as set forth by the provisions of this code relative to elections in incorporated municipalities for referred or initiated ordinances. However, for such elections in organized townships, the election shall be called, notice of the election given, and the election held as set forth in the provisions of this code relative to special township meetings.
Source: SDC 1939, § 5.0233; SL 2008, ch 37, § 156.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 35-3-9 ("Election laws applicable to local option elections.") 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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