South Dakota Codified Laws 36-16-1. License required to engage in electrical contracting–Purpose of regulation–Noncompliance as misdemeanor
Any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged, or offering to engage, in business as an electrical contractor as defined in § 36-16-2 or any person performing the work as defined in this chapter, shall obtain a license from the State Electrical Commission before any person may undertake and perform such work to the end that any such work will be safely and properly installed in accordance with approved standards for such work. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation to engage in such business or such work unless the provisions of this chapter are complied with.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-16-1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1963, ch 216, § 1; SL 1977, ch 190, § 183; SL 1986, ch 315, § 1; SL 1991, ch 308, § 1; SL 1993, ch 281, § 1; SL 1994, ch 351, § 77.