South Dakota § 49-40-2 - Hypothecation of assets permitted.
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§ 49-40-2. Hypothecation of assets permitted.
If, in order to borrow money, it shall become necessary that a consumers power district mortgage, or otherwise hypothecate, any of its said property or assets to secure the payment of a loan or loans made to it, such district is hereby authorized and empowered to do so.
Source: SL 1950 (SS), ch 17, § 59; SDC Supp 1960, § 52.1758; SL 1975, ch 288.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-40-2 ("Hypothecation of assets permitted.") 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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