South Dakota § 37-5B-19 - Books and records.
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§ 37-5B-19. Books and records.
Every franchisor offering or selling a franchise in this state shall maintain complete and accurate books and records of the offers and sales of franchises. The books and records shall include all of the disclosure documents and advertising and correspondence that have been used with franchisees and prospective franchisees including past and present operations manuals, training records, training manuals, copies of executed agreements, and any due diligence records concerning franchisees. The books and records shall be maintained at an office readily accessible to the franchisor for three years. The books and records may be kept on photographic or electronic media but shall be printed if the director requests.
Source: SL 2008, ch 203, § 19.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-5B-19 ("Books and records.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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