South Dakota § 36-11-19.9 - Designation of resident agent for nonresident pharmacy.

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§ 36-11-19.9. Designation of resident agent for nonresident pharmacy.

A nonresident pharmacy shall designate a resident agent in this state for service of process. If an agent is not designated, the secretary of state of this state shall be considered to be its agent, upon whom may be served all legal process in any action or proceeding against the nonresident pharmacy. A copy of any service of process shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, at the address the nonresident pharmacy has designated on its application for licensure. If any nonresident pharmacy is not licensed in this state, service on the secretary of state is sufficient service.

Source: SL 1997, ch 217, § 8.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 36-11-19.9 ("Designation of resident agent for nonresident pharmacy.") 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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