§ 37-21-1 Definitions
§ 37-21-1.2 General supervision by department
§ 37-21-2 Secretary as inspector and sealer–Enforcement of standards–Powers and duties of department personnel
§ 37-21-5 Regulations for enforcement of standards
§ 37-21-6 Specifications and tolerances included in regulations–Purpose–Conformity with national code
§ 37-21-7 Conforming weights, measures, and devices deemed correct
§ 37-21-9 Inspection and testing of weights, measures, and devices
§ 37-21-9.1 Fees for inspection and testing
§ 37-21-10 Investigation upon complaint
§ 37-21-12 Impersonation of secretary or department employee as misdemeanor
§ 37-21-13 Sealing and marking of weights, measures and devices found correct
§ 37-21-14 Seizure and destruction of incorrect weights, measures and devices–Tagging for repairs–Confiscation on failure to repair
§ 37-21-15 Inspection of packages or commodities offered for sale
§ 37-21-16 Access to premises and stopping of vendors or dealers for testing purposes
§ 37-21-18 Prohibited acts–Misdemeanor
§ 37-21-21 Assistance of law enforcement–Prosecution of violations
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 37 > Chapter 21 - Enforcement of Weights and Measures Standards

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. 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