State and federal officials exempt from penalties

The provisions of §§ 38-20A-26 to 38-20A-29 , inclusive, do not apply to public officials of this state or the federal government when engaged in the performance of official duties. Source: SL 1947, ch 99, § 8; SDC Supp 1960, § 22.12A08 (1) (b); SDCL, § 39-19-32; SL 1983, ch 281, § 28; SL 2020, ch 173, § 18.