Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) “Abstract,” a compilation in orderly arrangement of the materials and facts of record affecting the title to a specific parcel of land, issued under a certificate certifying to the matters contained in such compilation;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-13-1.2

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

(2) “Abstracter,” any person holding a certificate of registration from the board;

(3) “Abstracting,” the abstracting and reporting upon public or other records under the provisions of this chapter;

(4) “Board,” the Abstracters’ Board of Examiners of the State of South Dakota;

(5) “Secretary-treasurer,” the secretary-treasurer of the board.

Source: SL 2008, ch 195, § 1.