# S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-5: Investigation--Notice--Cessation

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-5

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-5
- **Heading:** Investigation--Notice--Cessation
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 37 / Chapter 35A / Section 37-35A-5

## Text

The attorney general may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter and shall provide written notice to any individual or entity, public or private, believed to be in violation. Written notice to any commercial entity must be made to the entity's registered agent.

Upon receipt of a written notice from the attorney general, the alleged violator must cease usage of the firearms code within thirty calendar days. The attorney general may extend the period for up to an additional one hundred and twenty days.

Source: SL 2025, ch 165, § 5.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-2 Private firearm and firearm owner list prohibited--Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-3 Firearm discrimination by financial institutions--Merchant code requirement prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-4 Firearm discrimination by financial institutions--Discrimination generally prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-5 Investigation--Notice--Cessation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-6 Petition to investigate--Private right of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-7 Civil action--Injunction--Damages--Attorney’s fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-8 Defense unavailing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-8.md)

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