S.D. Codified Laws § 9-39-38

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-39-38 - Election on sale, lease or operating contract for utility-Percentage of favorable votes required

Upon the filing of such petition it shall be the duty of the auditor or clerk to submit such proposition upon a separate ballot to the voters of the municipality at a regular or special election as prayed for in such petition.

If sixty percent of the voters of such municipality voting thereon shall vote in favor of such proposition, a sale, conveyance, lease, or contract for the operation of such plant, equipment, or public utility shall be deemed authorized.

SDCL 9-39-38

SL 1917, ch 314; RC 1919, § 6169 (19); SL 1925, ch 242; SL 1929, ch 201; SL 1931, ch 195; SDC 1939, § 45.1305.