SDCL § 3-6D-21: Interference with rights under chapter--Secret information--Misdemeanor.

An employee of the bureau or any other person may not defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person's right to examination, eligibility, certification, or appointment pursuant to this chapter, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the civil service. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.