The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public from confusion, fraud, and deception; to prohibit practices inimical to the general welfare; and to promote the orderly and fair marketing of essential foods.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 39-7-1

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

Source: SL 1951, ch 114, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 22.05A02; SL 1987, ch 292, § 1.