South Dakota § 4-8-2 - Payments and obligations to be authorized by law--Liability to state for unauthorized payments.

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§ 4-8-2. Payments and obligations to be authorized by law--Liability to state for unauthorized payments.

No payment shall be made and no obligation shall be incurred against any appropriation unless such payment or obligation has been authorized as provided by law. Every official authorizing payments in violation of this section or § 4-8-1, or taking part therein, and every person receiving such payment, or any part thereof, shall be jointly and severally liable to the state for the full amount so paid or received.

Source: SL 1963, ch 353, § 11.

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

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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 4-8-2 cover?

Section 4-8-2 ("Payments and obligations to be authorized by law--Liability to state for unauthorized payments.") 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.

How do I cite South Dakota § 4-8-2?

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Is this the official text of South Dakota law?

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How does South Dakota § 4-8-2 apply to my situation?

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