South Dakota § 6-5-5 - Local governments permitted to lease, sell, give, or otherwise convey real and personal property to other units of government.
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§ 6-5-5. Local governments permitted to lease, sell, give, or otherwise convey real and personal property to other units of government.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, but, in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, every county, municipality, school district, civil township, or other entity authorized by law to levy taxes may lease or sell or give and convey any personal property, real property, or money of such entity or perform any work or render any services, to the state or any public corporation thereof, to be used by such grantee for an authorized public purpose. Such lease or sale or gift and conveyance, or the performance of such work, to be authorized, shall be made or done on the terms and in the manner provided by resolutions of the governing body. However, no money may be transferred from any sinking or interest fund unless sufficient money is left therein to pay all interest which may accrue on and the principal of all outstanding bonds.
Source: SL 1991, ch 55.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 6-5-5
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 6-5-5 cover?
Section 6-5-5 ("Local governments permitted to lease, sell, give, or otherwise convey real and personal property to other units of government.") 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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