49-35-8. Signatories to petition--Basis for computing minimum required signatures--Information in addition to signatures.
The petition for the organization of a consumers power district shall be signed by five percent of the qualified electors of the proposed district. The number of votes cast for Governor at the general election within the boundaries of the proposed district next preceding the filing of the petition shall be the basis for determining the required number of signatures to the petition. Each petition signer shall also provide the signers printed name, residence address, county of voter registration, and date of signing. To each sheet for petitioners' signatures shall be attached a full and correct copy of the petition.
Source: SL 1950 (SS), ch 17, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §52.1708; SL 1998, ch 276, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 35 - Consumers Power District Formation
Section 49-35-1 - Definitions.
Section 49-35-2 - Purpose of district.
Section 49-35-5 - Procedure for creation of district.
Section 49-35-6 - Rural areas--Petition to clerk of courts.
Section 49-35-7 - Contents of petition.
Section 49-35-9 - Affidavit by circulator of petition.
Section 49-35-10 - Issuance of certificate of filing of petition.
Section 49-35-15 - Submission to electors--Procedure for conducting election.
Section 49-35-16 - Certification of election returns.
Section 49-35-30 - Amendment of petition for creation of district--Effective date of amendment.