The original and the copy of the articles of amendment shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of amendment conform to law, when all fees have been paid as prescribed in chapter 47-28, he shall:

(1) Endorse the word “filed” on the original and the copy and the month, day, and year of filing;

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-22-20

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • 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.

(2) File the original in his office; and

(3) Issue a certificate of amendment to which he shall affix the copy.

The certificate of amendment, together with the copy of the articles of amendment affixed thereto, shall be returned to the corporation or its representative.

Source: SL 1965, ch 24, § 38; SL 1989, ch 393, § 7.