It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any elected or appointed officer or employee to commit a palpable omission of duty or to intentionally commit oppression, misconduct, or malfeasance in the discharge of official duties. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court may enter an order removing the convicted elected or appointed officer or employee from the municipal office or position.

Source: SL 1890, ch 37 , art III, § 12; RPolC 1903, § 1193; SL 1913, ch 119 , § 28; RC 1919, § 6284; SDC 1939, §§ 45.1118, 45.9902; SL 1981, ch 43 , § 16; SL 2026, ch 33 , § 27.