South Dakota § 53-12-45 - Proof of control of transferable record.
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§ 53-12-45. Proof of control of transferable record.
If requested by a person against which enforcement is sought, the person seeking to enforce the transferable record shall provide reasonable proof that the person is in control of the transferable record. Proof may include access to the authoritative copy of the transferable record and related business records sufficient to review the terms of the transferable record and to establish the identity of the person having control of the transferable record.
Source: SL 2000, ch 225, § 45.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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