The Secretary of State shall not, directly or indirectly, be interested or engaged in the purchase and sale of wild lands on speculation or he will be subject to removal by the Governor or the General Assembly.
(Code 1933, § 40-602.)
Cross references.- Conflicts of interest of state officials and employees generally, § 45-10-20 et seq.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, § 173 et seq.
C.J.S.- 67 C.J.S., Officers, § 447.
ARTICLE 2 POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY
Cross references.
- Registration with Secretary of State of trademarks or service marks, § 10-1-440 et seq.
Designation of Secretary of State as commissioner of securities, § 10-5-10.
Service by Secretary of State as ex officio corporation commissioner, § 14-5-20.
Authority of Secretary of State to challenge qualifications of candidates for federal and state office, § 21-2-5.
Powers and duties of Secretary of State relating to elections generally, § 21-2-50 et seq.
Powers and duties of Secretary of State regarding professional fund raisers and solicitors, T. 43, C. 17.