Upon filing of the complaint in the manner provided in § 40-33-10 the secretary of agriculture and natural resources shall investigate the charges made and, at his discretion, order a hearing before him, giving the party complained of notice of the filing of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing the secretary shall report his findings and render his conclusions, upon the matter complained of, to the complainant and the respondent in each case, who shall have fifteen days following in which to make effective and satisfy the secretary’s conclusions.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-33-11

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

Source: SL 1955, ch 5, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.2405; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 14, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.

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