§ 49-33-1 Incorporation of company–Articles of incorporation–Perpetual existence–Reinstatement of articles as amended
§ 49-33-2 Provisions applicable to gas companies
§ 49-33-3 Affidavit of incorporators–Contents–Filing with secretary of state–Fee of secretary
§ 49-33-4 Certificate of incorporation–Corporate name–Rights conferred by certificate
§ 49-33-5 Powers of corporation–Operation of business
§ 49-33-5.1 Powers of corporation–Business corporation powers
§ 49-33-6 Powers of corporation–Survey of proposed route–Entry upon property
§ 49-33-7 Powers of corporation–Buildings and accessory facilities–Contracts with municipalities
§ 49-33-8 Powers of corporation–Holding property
§ 49-33-9 Powers of corporation–Purchase of property–Disposition of unneeded property
§ 49-33-10 Powers of corporation–Right-of-way–Condemnation of land–Alteration of roadways–Expenses
§ 49-33-11 Powers of corporation–Connection with other facilities–Use of facilities–Accessory facilities
§ 49-33-12 Powers of corporation–Rules and regulations–Rates–Discrimination prohibited
§ 49-33-13 Powers of corporation–Extraterritorial powers
§ 49-33-14 Board of directors–Election and term of office–Voting for directors–Vacancies
§ 49-33-14.1 Bylaws–Adoption, amendment or repeal by board
§ 49-33-14.2 Annual and special meetings of stockholders–Quorum–Notice
§ 49-33-15 Director as stockholder–Minimum stock ownership
§ 49-33-17 Officers of corporation
§ 49-33-18 Books and records–Exhibition to stockholders–Right to examine by certain stockholders
§ 49-33-19 Capital stock subscription
§ 49-33-20 Failure to pay for subscription–Collection by directors–Forfeiture of amounts previously paid
§ 49-33-21 Transfer of stock–Stock deemed personal property
§ 49-33-22 Increase in capital stock and amendment of articles of incorporation–Majority vote or greater required
§ 49-33-23 Issuance of preferred stock
§ 49-33-24 Series of preferred stock–Characteristics of stock–Dividends–Voting powers
§ 49-33-25 Certificate of issuance of preferred stock–Filing with secretary of state
§ 49-33-26 Increasing or decreasing preferred stock–Resolution of directors
§ 49-33-27 Liability of stockholders–Stock held by fiduciary or as collateral security
§ 49-33-28 Holding of stock in other corporations
§ 49-33-30 Consolidation or merger with other corporations–Approval of plan
§ 49-33-31 Articles of incorporation requiring greater vote control
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 49 > Chapter 33 - Electric, Street Railway and Gas Corporations

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper, and also the word "seal" written or printed on such paper. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2