Section 2-6-7 - Forfeiture of office by legislator in violation--Disqualification from public office

2-6-7. Forfeiture of office by legislator in violation--Disqualification from public office.The conviction of a member of the Legislature of any crime defined in §2-6-5 or 2-6-6 involves as a consequence, in addition to the punishment prescribed therein, a forfeiture of his office and disqualifies him from ever thereafter holding any public office under this state. Source: SDC 1939, §13.1012.