Section 2-14-13 – Uniformity of interpretation of uniform laws.
2-14-13. Uniformity of interpretation of uniform laws. Whenever a statute appears in the code of laws enacted by §2-16-13 which, from its title, text, or source note, appears to be a uniform law, it shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which […]
Section 2-14-14 – Computation of time in statutes.
2-14-14. Computation of time in statutes. The time in which any act provided by law is to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last is a holiday and then it also is excluded. Fractions of a day are to be disregarded in computations which include more […]
Section 2-14-15 – Majority exercising joint authority.
2-14-15. Majority exercising joint authority. Words giving a joint authority to three or more public officers or other persons are construed as giving such authority to a majority of them unless it is otherwise expressed in the act giving the authority. Source: SDC 1939, §65.0202 (12).
Section 2-14-16 – Effective date of legislative acts.
2-14-16. Effective date of legislative acts. Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and statutes relating to vetoes and the referendum, an act of the Legislature which does not prescribe when it shall take effect, if passed at a regular session, takes effect on the first day of July after its passage and if passed […]
Section 2-14-16.1 – Two or more amendments of same section at same session–Reconciliation.
2-14-16.1. Two or more amendments of same section at same session–Reconciliation. If two or more acts amending the same section of the code of laws enacted by §2-16-13 are passed during a legislative session, each amendment shall be given effect, even if both acts have differing effective dates unless the amendments conflict or a contrary […]
Section 2-14-2.1 – Definition of shall.
2-14-2.1. Definition of shall. As used in the South Dakota Codified Laws to direct any action, the term, shall, manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed. Source: SL 1997, ch 21, §1.
Section 2-14-3 – Printing not sufficient to seal note.
2-14-3. Printing not sufficient to seal note. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision 2-14-2(23) a promissory note shall in no case be deemed or considered a sealed instrument where the word “seal” is printed thereon. Source: SL 1943, ch 316; SDC Supp 1960, §65.0201-1.
Section 2-14-4 – Application of statutory definitions.
2-14-4. Application of statutory definitions. Whenever the meaning of a word or phrase is defined in any statute such definition is applicable to the same word or phrase wherever it occurs except where a contrary intention plainly appears. Source: SDC 1939, §65.0202 (8).
Section 2-14-5 – Gender of words.
2-14-5. Gender of words. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. Words used in the feminine gender include the masculine and neuter. Source: SDC 1939, §65.0202 (9); SL 1980, ch 23, §20.
Section 2-14-6 – Singular and plural words.
2-14-6. Singular and plural words. Words used in the singular number include the plural, and the plural, the singular, except where a contrary intention plainly appears. Source: SDC 1939, §65.0202 (10).