South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-11-23.2 — Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement--Violation as misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 11: Obstruction Of The Administration Of Government, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-11-23.2
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
No person may file a financing statement with the secretary of state knowing that the debtor did not authorize the filing of that financing statement. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-11-23.2.
Which South Dakota statute covers authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement?
Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement is governed by SDCL § 22-11-23.2 (Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement--Violation as misdemeanor).
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