South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 43 > Chapter 44 – Emblems of Associations


§ 43-44-1	Insignia of fraternal, historical, military, or labor organizations–Right of registration,alteration, or cancellation
§ 43-44-2	Deceptive emblem–Registration forbidden
§ 43-44-3	Application for registration of emblem–Officers authorized to make–Verification–Copies of emblem
§ 43-44-4	False or fraudulent representation to procure filing and registration as misdemeanor
§ 43-44-5	Application for registration, alteration, cancellation, or transfer of registration ofemblem–Receipt and filing by secretary of state–Issuance of certificate–Indexing
§ 43-44-6	Fee for registration, alteration, or cancellation of certificate–Assignment and otherfees
§ 43-44-7	Registration records–Indexing by secretary of state–Contents
§ 43-44-8	Prima facie evidence of right to exclusive use of registered emblem–Rights of priorowner not affected
§ 43-44-9	Persons benefitted by registration of emblem
§ 43-44-10	Unauthorized use or wearing of registered emblem–Classification of offense
§ 43-44-11	Enjoining unlawful use of emblem of fraternal, historical, military, or labororganization–Right to damages

Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. ^{Source: U.S. Courts}