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Code · South Dakota · Title 9 · Chapter 9-14

9-14-39. Delivery of records and property to successor in office--Liability and penalties for refusal.

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Any person having been an officer of any municipality shall, within five days after demand, deliver to his successor in office all books, property, and effects of every description in his possession belonging to the municipality or pertaining to his office. Upon refusal so to do he shall be liable for all the damages caused thereby and to such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance.
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