A nonresident pharmacy shall designate a resident agent in this state for service of process. If an agent is not designated, the secretary of state of this state shall be considered to be its agent, upon whom may be served all legal process in any action or proceeding against the nonresident pharmacy. A copy of any service of process shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, at the address the nonresident pharmacy has designated on its application for licensure. If any nonresident pharmacy is not licensed in this state, service on the secretary of state is sufficient service.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-11-19.9

  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.

Source: SL 1997, ch 217, § 8.