One or more dentists licensed pursuant to chapter 36-6A may associate to form a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability limited partnership, registered to do business in this state, to own, operate, and maintain an establishment for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of dental ailments and injuries, to promote dental and scientific research and knowledge, and for any other purpose incident or necessary thereto.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-12-1

  • 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.

Source: SL 1963, ch 35, § 2; SL 1970, ch 255, § 1; SL 1993, ch 344, § 39N; SL 2017, ch 194, § 1.