South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 5 - Secretary of State
Article 5:02 - State Board of Elections
Chapter 5:02:11 - Voting Rights Act
Section 5:02:11:04 - Exemption procedure
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 5:02:11:04
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Pursuant to SDCL 12-3-6 to 12-3-13, inclusive, the county auditor and state's attorney of a county determined to be covered by the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1975 may proceed as follows in order to be exempt:
(1) Certify that the most recent census figures show a precinct has less than five per cent Indian adult population;
(2) Certify that a precinct's illiteracy rate is below the national average.
These facts may be shown by actual count. The facts shall be certified to the secretary of state by affidavit of the county auditor and state's attorney.
General Authority: SDCL 12-3-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 12-3-6 to 12-3-13.
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