No person other than a cooperative described in § 47-15-41 may use the term “cooperative,” or any variation thereof, as part of his corporate or other business name or title. No person may in any other manner represent himself to be a cooperative. A violation of this section is a petty offense. Each day of improper use constitutes a separate offense.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-15-42

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts

Source: SDC 1939, § 11.1155 (2) as enacted by SL 1965, ch 23, § 1; SL 1983, ch 15, § 37.