3-3-3. Mandamus available to enforce veterans' preference.
A refusal to allow the preference provided for in this chapter, or a reduction of the salary for the position with intent to bring about the resignation or discharge of the incumbent, entitles the applicant or incumbent to maintain an action of mandamus to right the wrong.
Source: SL 1935, ch 188, §4; SDC 1939, §41.0504; SL 2010, ch 19, §10.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 03 - Veterans Preference In Employment
Section 3-3-2 - Investigation and interview of veteran applicants.
Section 3-3-3 - Mandamus available to enforce veterans' preference.
Section 3-3-5 - Noncompliance as misdemeanor.
Section 3-3-6 - Confidential and policy-making positions exempt from chapter.
Section 3-3-8 - Spouse of disabled veteran--Entitlement to preference under certain conditions.
Section 3-3-9 - Distribution of information about state laws on veterans' preference in employment.