Section 2-7-22 - Forfeiture of office on conviction of legislator--Disqualification from public office

2-7-22. Forfeiture of office on conviction of legislator--Disqualification from public office.The conviction of a member of the Legislature of any crime defined in §22-12A-17 or 22-12A-18 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.