South Dakota Codified Laws 49-43-33. Pooling agreements between competing warehousemen as misdemeanor
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It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a warehouseman, company, or corporation engaged in the purchase and storage of grain subject to this chapter, to enter into a contract, agreement, or combination with any other warehousemen, company, or corporation for pooling in the purchase and storage of grain by different and competing warehousemen, companies, or corporations and to divide between them the aggregate or net proceeds of margins or profits resulting from their business as warehousemen, or any portion thereof. Each day of the contractual continuance is a separate offense.
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 49-43-33
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- 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.
Source: SDC 1939, § 60.0324; SL 1983, ch 15, § 170; SL 1985, ch 376, § 49.