S.D. Codified Laws § 10-1-10
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Attorney general to assist department--Prosecution of actions
Official statutory text
The attorney general shall, if requested, give the Department of Revenue such counsel and advice as the department may from time to time require. The attorney general shall institute and prosecute, if requested by the secretary of revenue, any suit that the secretary deems expedient and proper to institute. The attorney general shall render to the secretary such counsel, advice, and opinions, in writing if requested, as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter or any law of this state.
Source: SL 1951, ch 295, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.1509; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 82; SL 2008, ch 37, § 4; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
Source: SL 1951, ch 295, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.1509; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 82; SL 2008, ch 37, § 4; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
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