South Dakota § 37-30A-8 - Excluded transactions.

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§ 37-30A-8. Excluded transactions.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a transaction:

(1)    Made by a merchant who operates an established business that has a fixed permanent location, who displays or offers consumer goods or services for sale on a continuing basis, and less than twenty-five percent of total new sales are made by unsolicited consumer telephone communications;

(2)    In which the business establishment making the solicitation is establishing a business-to-business relationship or has a clear, preexisting business relationship with the consumer, if that relationship resulted in the consumer becoming aware of the full name, business address, and telephone number of the establishment; or

(3)    In which the consumer purchases goods or services pursuant to an examination of a television, radio, or print advertisement or a sample, brochure, catalog, or other mailing material of the telemarketer that contains:

(a)    The name, address, and telephone number of the telemarketer;

(b)    A full description of the goods or services being sold along with a list of all prices or fees being requested, including any handling, shipping, sales tax, or delivery charges; and

(c)    Any limitations or restrictions that apply to the offer.

Source: SL 1997, ch 222, § 8; SL 2003, ch 212, § 1; SL 2020, ch 171, § 4.

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

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Section 37-30A-8 ("Excluded transactions.") 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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