§ 2-14-1 Words used in ordinary sense
§ 2-14-2 Definition of terms used in code
§ 2-14-2.1 Definition of shall
§ 2-14-3 Printing not sufficient to seal note
§ 2-14-4 Application of statutory definitions
§ 2-14-5 Gender of words
§ 2-14-6 Singular and plural words
§ 2-14-7 Tense of verbs
§ 2-14-8 Punctuation not controlling
§ 2-14-9 Source notes, cross-references and titles not part of statute
§ 2-14-10 Source notes not a legislative expression
§ 2-14-11 Arrangement of laws in code
§ 2-14-12 Statutes in derogation of common law–Liberal construction
§ 2-14-13 Uniformity of interpretation of uniform laws
§ 2-14-14 Computation of time in statutes
§ 2-14-15 Majority exercising joint authority
§ 2-14-16 Effective date of legislative acts
§ 2-14-16.1 Two or more amendments of same section at same session–Reconciliation
§ 2-14-16.2 Two or more initiated measures or constitutional amendments approved at same election–Reconciliation
§ 2-14-17 Effect of repeal of act legalizing prior act
§ 2-14-18 Penalties and liabilities surviving repeal of act
§ 2-14-19 Revival not implied by repeal of repealer
§ 2-14-21 Code not retroactive
§ 2-14-23 Repeal of acts prior to code–Saving clauses
§ 2-14-24 Actions pending and rights accrued before code
§ 2-14-25 Limitation periods beginning before code
§ 2-14-26 Corporations organized before code
§ 2-14-27 Rights vested and obligations existing before code
§ 2-14-28 Public officers in office before code
§ 2-14-29 Subdivision boundaries existing before code
§ 2-14-30 Ordinances and regulations adopted before code
§ 2-14-31 Transfer of proceedings pending at time of code
§ 2-14-32 Chapter applied to Codified Laws and code
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 2 > Chapter 14 - Construction and Effect of Statutes

  • 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.
  • Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • 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.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • 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