Section 12-27-31 – Forms to be adopted by secretary of state–Oath or affirmation.
12-27-31. Forms to be adopted by secretary of state–Oath or affirmation. The secretary of state shall adopt forms for statements of organization and campaign finance disclosure statements. Each person filing a statement of organization or campaign finance disclosure statement shall subscribe to an oath or affirmation verifying that the contents of the statement are true […]
Section 12-27-48 – False allegation of misconduct as misdemeanor.
12-27-48. False allegation of misconduct as misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly makes a false allegation pursuant to §12-27-47, 23-3-72, or 23-3-73 is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2017, ch 73, §7; SL 2018, ch 84, §12.
Section 12-27-32 – Preservation and destruction of statements in public records.
12-27-32. Preservation and destruction of statements in public records. The secretary of state shall endorse the date of the filing on each statement filed pursuant to this chapter, and shall preserve the statement electronically among the public records of the office. However, the statement may be destroyed if the Records Destruction Board, acting pursuant to […]
Section 12-27-49 – Effect of secretary of state’s filing or refusing to file document.
12-27-49. Effect of secretary of state’s filing or refusing to file document. The Office of the Secretary of State’s duty to file a document under this chapter is ministerial. If the Office of the Secretary of State files or refuses to file a document, it does not: (1)Affect the validity or invalidity of the document […]
Section 12-27-33 – Sale and certain uses of information in statements or reports prohibited–Misdemeanor.
12-27-33. Sale and certain uses of information in statements or reports prohibited–Misdemeanor. No information copied, or otherwise obtained, from any statement or report, or copy, reproduction, or publication thereof, filed with the secretary of state, county auditor, or other person in charge of conducting the election under this chapter may be sold or utilized by […]
Section 12-27-50 – Limitation on uses for contributions received by candidate campaign committee.
12-27-50. Limitation on uses for contributions received by candidate campaign committee. Contributions received by a candidate campaign committee may only be used for: (1)A purpose related to a candidate’s campaign; (2)Expenses incident to being a public official or former public official; or (3)Donations to any other candidate, political committee, or nonprofit charitable organization. Source: SL […]
Section 12-27-34 – Intentionally false or misleading statements prohibited–Felony.
12-27-34. Intentionally false or misleading statements prohibited–Felony. Any person who intentionally makes any false, fraudulent, or misleading statement or entry in any statement of organization, campaign finance disclosure statement, other statement, or amendment filed pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a Class 5 felony. Source: SL 2007, ch 80, §34.
Section 12-27-51 – Period to cure campaign finance violation.
12-27-51. Period to cure campaign finance violation. Prior to bringing a charge against any person who is subject to a Class 2 misdemeanor under this chapter, the agent of the state who is bringing the charge shall provide the person with a period, not in excess of seven days, during which the person may cure […]
Section 12-27-35 – Investigation and prosecution of violations by attorney general–Civil actions.
12-27-35. Investigation and prosecution of violations by attorney general–Civil actions. The attorney general shall investigate and prosecute any violation of the provisions of this chapter relating to a legislative office, statewide office, or political committee and prosecute any violation thereof. In lieu of bringing a criminal action, the attorney general may elect to file a […]
Section 12-27-36 – Access to records by attorney general–Violation as misdemeanor.
12-27-36. Access to records by attorney general–Violation as misdemeanor. The attorney general may, for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, inspect or examine any political committee records required to be maintained by this chapter. Any person having charge, control, or possession of political committee records who neglects or refuses the attorney general […]