2-12-8. Lobbyists not to go on floor except by invitation--Violation as petty offense.

No person, employed for a pecuniary consideration to act as a lobbyist as defined by this chapter, may go upon the floor of either house of the Legislature reserved for the members thereof while in session, except upon the invitation of that house. A violation of this section is a petty offense.

Source: SDC 1939, § 55.0705; SL 1977, ch 23, § 7; SL 1980, ch 24, § 25; SL 1985, ch 17, § 14.

2-12-8.1. Badges required of lobbyists within capitol complex--Fees--Composition--Petty offense.

Every lobbyist shall wear a badge which shall be visible at all times when engaged in lobbying within the capitol complex. The badge shall be provided by the secretary of state upon payment of fees and shall bear the word "lobbyist" and the identity of the principal on behalf of whom the lobbyist has registered. The badges for each year shall be of colors designated by the secretary of state. The badge shall state the name of the lobbyist. A violation of this section by a lobbyist is a petty offense.

Source: SL 1977, ch 23, § 16; SL 1978, ch 21, § 1; SL 1980, ch 24, § 26; SL 1986, ch 25, § 2.

2-12-8.2. Officials and personnel prohibited from lobbying within two years after termination of service--Violation as misdemeanor.

No elected officer, department or agency head, or division director, or the highest paid employee reporting to such person may be compensated, act, or register as a lobbyist, other than a public employee lobbyist, during a period of two years after that person's termination of service in the state government. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1977, ch 23, § 15; SL 1980, ch 24, § 27; SL 2011, ch 17, § 1; SL 2017, ch 222 (Initiated Measure 22), § 65, eff. Nov. 16, 2016; SL 2017, ch 72, § 32, eff. Feb. 2, 2017; SL 2017, ch 18, § 1.