# S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-6: Investigation of vendors

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-6

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-6
- **Heading:** Investigation of vendors
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 42 / Chapter 7A / Section 42-7A-6

## Text

Before a contract for a major procurement is awarded, the executive director shall conduct a thorough background investigation of the vendor, any parent or subsidiary corporation of the vendor, all shareholders of five percent or more interest in the vendor or parent or subsidiary corporation of the vendor, and all officers and directors of the vendor or parent or subsidiary corporation of the vendor to whom the contract is to be awarded. The vendor shall submit appropriate investigation authorizations to facilitate this investigation. The executive director may require any additional information from the vendor that is considered appropriate to preserve the integrity and security of the lottery.

Source: SL 1987, ch 313, § 6.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-2 South Dakota Lottery established--Administration by executive director--Overall control and operation of games](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-3 Executive director--Salary--Employment of personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-4 Functions of executive director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-5 Competitive bidding required before entering into contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-6 Investigation of vendors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-7 Subpoenas--Order to comply--Punishment by contempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-8 Additional functions of executive director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-9 Lottery expenses and prizes to be paid from lottery funds--General funds not to be used or obligated--Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-10 Selection of lottery retailers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-11 Lottery retailers application fee--Annual renewal of contracts--Contracts not transferable or assignable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-12 Issuance of lottery retailer certificate--Display--Sales only at location on certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-13 Qualifications of lottery retailer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7A-14 Persons ineligible to be licensed by the lottery--Criminal background investigation of applicants, licensees, vendors, and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7A_S42-7A-14.md)

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