South Dakota Codified Laws 36-11-31. Business name or advertising implying pharmacy prohibited unless registered–Violation as misdemeanor
No person, copartnership or corporation may carry on, conduct, or transact business under a name which contains as a part thereof the term or words “drug department,” “drugstore” or “pharmacy” or any term implying the operation of a pharmacy or drugstore, or in any manner by advertisement, circular, poster, sign or otherwise describe or refer to a place of business by the terms “drugstore” or “pharmacy” or any other term or words which may be applied to establishments where drugs, medicines, and poisons are usually dispensed or distributed, unless the place of business so conducted is a pharmacy duly authorized and registered by the State Board of Pharmacy. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-11-31
- 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.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 27.1017; SL 1967, ch 102, § 17; SL 1992, ch 158, § 83.