Definition of term "shall".

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2-14-2.1. Definition of term "shall".

As used in the South Dakota Codified Laws to direct any action, the term, shall, manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed.

Source: SL 1997, ch 21, §1.


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