South Dakota § 20-13-23 - Public accommodations--Unfair or discriminatory practices.
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§ 20-13-23. Public accommodations--Unfair or discriminatory practices.
It shall be an unfair or discriminatory practice for any person engaged in the provision of public accommodations because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, or national origin, to fail or refuse to provide to any person access to the use of and benefit from the services and facilities of such public accommodations; or to accord adverse, unlawful, or unequal treatment to any person with respect to the availability of such services and facilities, the price or other consideration therefor, the scope and equality thereof, or the terms and conditions under which the same are made available, including terms and conditions relating to credit, payment, warranties, delivery, installation, and repair.
Source: SL 1972, ch 11, § 9(1); SL 1986, ch 170, § 17.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 20-13-23
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 20-13-23 cover?
Section 20-13-23 ("Public accommodations--Unfair or discriminatory practices.") 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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