South Dakota § 37-5B-2 - Jurisdiction.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 37-5B-2 — Jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-5B-2. Jurisdiction.
This chapter applies to any franchise that is offered or sold in this state. A franchise is offered in this state if:
(1) An offer to sell is made in this state;
(2) The offer originates from within this state; or
(3) The offer is directed by the offeror into this state from outside this state and is received where directed.
A franchise is sold in this state if the offer to sell is accepted in this state.
A franchise is offered or sold in this state if the franchise is offered or sold to a resident of this state and the franchise is to be operated in this state, or, if the franchisee is domiciled in this state when the franchised business is or will be operated in this state.
Source: SL 2008, ch 203, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 37-5B-2
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 37-5B-2 cover?
Section 37-5B-2 ("Jurisdiction.") 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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