South Dakota § 43-41C-3 - Notice requirements for abandoned property held by a museum or historical society.

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§ 43-41C-3. Notice requirements for abandoned property held by a museum or historical society.

The published notice required by § 43-41C-2 shall contain:

(1)    The name and last known address, if any, of the last known owner of property;

(2)    A description of the property; and

(3)    A statement that if proof of claim is not presented by the owner to the museum or society and if the owner's right to receive the property is not established to the museum's or society's satisfaction within sixty-five days from the date of the second published notice, the property shall be deemed abandoned and shall become the property of the museum or society.

Source: SL 1993, ch 328, § 3.

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

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Section 43-41C-3 ("Notice requirements for abandoned property held by a museum or historical society.") 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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