South Dakota § 22-11-29 - Offers defined--Counterfeit lien defined.
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§ 22-11-29. Offers defined--Counterfeit lien defined.
For purposes of § 22-11-28, the term, offers, includes the mailing of the instrument to a public office with the knowledge or belief that the instrument will be filed with, registered, or recorded in, or otherwise become a part of, the records of the public office.
For purposes of § 22-11-28, the term, counterfeit lien, means a lien that:
(1) Is not provided for by a specific state or federal statute;
(2) Does not depend upon the consent of the owner of the property affected for its existence; and
(3) Is not an equitable or constructive lien imposed by a court recognized under the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or the constitution or laws of this state.
Source: SL 1997, ch 45, § 8; SL 2005, ch 120, § 227.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-11-29 ("Offers defined--Counterfeit lien defined.") 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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