Section 12-19-9.2 - Marking and return of ballot on death of voter before opening of polls. - South Dakota Statutes

12-19-9.2. Marking and return of ballot on death of voter before opening of polls. Whenever, prior to the casting of absentee ballots, it is made to appear by due proof to the county auditor or election board that any voter who has marked and forwarded an absentee ballot has died prior to the opening of the polls on the date of the election, the ballot of the voter shall be returned in the unsealed return envelope with the evidence of death attached and the envelope marked "Unopened by reason of death of voter" to the officer in charge of the conduct of the election. The casting of any such ballot shall not invalidate the election.

Source: SL 1974, ch 118, § 142.