40-15-7Factors considered in determining whether to issue license.

In determining whether a license to operate a livestock auction agency should be granted or denied, the Animal Industry Board shall give reasonable consideration to:

(1)    The ability of the applicant to comply with the Federal Packers and Stockyard Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. § 181 et seq.) and the rules of the Animal Industry Board;

(2)    The continuing financial stability, business integrity, and fiduciary responsibility of the applicant;

(3)    The livestock industry marketing benefits to be derived from the establishment and operation of the livestock auction agency proposed in the application;

(4)    The adequacy of the facilities set forth to permit the performance of livestock agency services proposed in the application;

(5)    Whether the proposed livestock auction agency would be permanent and continuous.

Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2002 as added by SL 1961, ch 204, § 2; SL 1990, ch 325, § 243.