S.D. Codified Laws § 35-3-12
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Form of questions on procurement of license by municipality
Official statutory text
The form of submitting the question of whether the municipality is to procure a license or licenses for sale of alcoholic beverages, except malt beverages, to be voted upon at a special election pursuant to §§ 35-3-8 and 35-3-9 , shall be:
(1) "Shall an off - sale license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, except malt beverages, be issued to ________ (naming the municipality or organized township)?"
(2) "Shall an on - sale license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, except malt beverages, be issued to ________ (naming the municipality or organized township)?"
Source: SDC 1939, § 5.0234 (2); SL 1959, ch 10, § 1; SL 1971, ch 211, § 32; SL 1987, ch 261, § 6.
(1) "Shall an off - sale license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, except malt beverages, be issued to ________ (naming the municipality or organized township)?"
(2) "Shall an on - sale license for the sale of alcoholic beverages, except malt beverages, be issued to ________ (naming the municipality or organized township)?"
Source: SDC 1939, § 5.0234 (2); SL 1959, ch 10, § 1; SL 1971, ch 211, § 32; SL 1987, ch 261, § 6.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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