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Code · South Dakota · Title 9 · Chapter 9-16

9-16-48. Validation of pensions and benefits previously paid.

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In all cases if a municipal retirement system or a first or second class municipality has, prior to July 1, 1985, paid any pension or other benefit out of funds provided by the municipality, the pensions or other benefits and all proceedings thereon, contracts made or performed, ordinances or regulations established, and any levy and appropriation of taxes or revenues for payment thereof, are hereby declared to be valid and legal, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity, other than constitutional defects, in any of the payments, contracts, ordinances, or regulations, including, but not limited to, any conflict with any state statute existing at the time of payments.
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