<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s63ced81871ff4a5b8551e14209f85e68Normal { text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s63ced81871ff4a5b8551e14209f85e68HG4 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s63ced81871ff4a5b8551e14209f85e68DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s63ced81871ff4a5b8551e14209f85e68Normal-000000 { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; 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and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    "Prohibited person," any prohibited entity, as defined in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=5-18A-1" rel="noopener"><span class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont">5-18A-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont">, and any individual who is not a United States citizen but is a citizen of a country listed in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=5-18A-1" rel="noopener"><span class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont">5-18A-1</span></a><span class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sa5bfde5224e64daaa90b6ef0d6b13246SCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 1.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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An electric facility controlled, operated, or owned in violation of this chapter is subject to forfeiture pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-5" rel="noopener"><span class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont">49-48-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont"> and in accordance with the provisions of chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=23A-49" rel="noopener"><span class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont">23A-49</span></a><span class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont">. De minimis stock ownership does not constitute control, operation, or ownership for the purpose of this section.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9Statute"><span class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont">An operator or owner of an electric facility may not enter into an agreement that grants a prohibited person direct or indirect control of the electric facility. Any agreement, including an easement or lease, in violation of this chapter, which is entered into on or after July 1, 2026, is unenforceable.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="sf5a2abe886634b28ae5b8a1f4fbb60e9SCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aSENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aStatute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aDefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6a000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-48-3 - Acquisition in violation of chapter--Divestiture required--Time to divest."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-48-3 - Acquisition in violation of chapter--Divestiture required--Time to divest."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-48-3"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aSENU">49-48-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aSENU">. </span><span class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aCL">Acquisition in violation of chapter--Divestiture required--Time to divest.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aStatute"><span class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aDefaultParagraphFont">Any prohibited person that acquires, including by devise or descent, any interest in an electric facility, in violation of this chapter, shall fully divest the interest within one year from the date of acquisition.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6a000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s309c6ce23eda49d1a9682855d4be3f6aSCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 3.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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text-indent: -0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-48-4 - Commission investigation authority--Cause of action--Application for appointment of receiver--Subpoena authority."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-48-4 - Commission investigation authority--Cause of action--Application for appointment of receiver--Subpoena authority."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-48-4"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-4" rel="noopener"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640SENU">49-48-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640SENU">. </span><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640CL">Commission investigation authority--Cause of action--Application for appointment of receiver--Subpoena authority.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">Upon receiving notice regarding an alleged violation of this chapter, the commission may investigate the allegation and, if the allegation is substantiated, may bring an action pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-5" rel="noopener"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">49-48-5</span></a><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640Statute"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">To pursue the action, the commission may apply to the circuit court of Hughes County for appointment of a receiver, who shall have duties and powers as directed by the court.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">Upon commencing the action, the commission may, in addition to any authority granted under §§ </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=15-6-28.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">15-6-28.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont"> to </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=15-6-28.4" rel="noopener"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">15-6-28.4</span></a><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">, inclusive, subpoena any information necessary to demonstrate a violation of this chapter from:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640StatuteNumber1"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    A prohibited person alleged to have violated this chapter; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640StatuteNumber1"><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Any government with authority or jurisdiction over the prohibited person.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s2a9047d36a3240c78e8bc3b6fde58640SCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeNormal { text-indent: 0.50in; 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text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eae000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeNoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeSCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-48-5 - Cause of action--Jurisdiction--Recovery of attorney fees and costs--Burden of proof--Time to bring action."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-48-5 - Cause of action--Jurisdiction--Recovery of attorney fees and costs--Burden of proof--Time to bring action."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-48-5"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeNormal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-5" rel="noopener"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeSENU">49-48-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeSENU">. </span><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeCL">Cause of action--Jurisdiction--Recovery of attorney fees and costs--Burden of proof--Time to bring action.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeStatute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">The commission, or a receiver appointed pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-4" rel="noopener"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">49-48-4</span></a><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">, may bring an action, pursuant to title 15, in the circuit court of Hughes County, to enforce the forfeiture or divestiture of a prohibited person's interest in the electric facility or to terminate an agreement in violation of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeStatute"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">The commission or receiver may recover attorney fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The attorney fees and costs may be assessed against the prohibited person or recovered from the sale of the prohibited person's interest.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeStatute"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">The court may not enter an order granting the request for relief pursuant to this section unless:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeStatuteNumber1"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">(1)    The commission or receiver proves any alleged violation of this chapter by a preponderance of the evidence; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeStatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">(2)    The action is brought within three years after the first allegation of the violation is referred to the commission, as provided in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-4" rel="noopener"><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">49-48-4</span></a><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeNormal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eae000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeNoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeDefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="saceec7d473314022bfb85c48d9114eaeSCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 49-48 - FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 49-48-6 - Alienage--Prior operator or owner--Effect on property title."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 49-48-6 - Alienage--Prior operator or owner--Effect on property title."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/49-48-6"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=49-48-6" rel="noopener"><span class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1SENU">49-48-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1SENU">. </span><span class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1CL">Alienage--Prior operator or owner--Effect on property title.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1Statute"><span class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1DefaultParagraphFont">Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, title to an electric facility is not invalidated nor is the electric facility subject to forfeiture solely by reason of the alienage of any former operator or owner.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s2cc9df41671e43f88124b36c754491a1SCL">SL 2026, ch 188, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html>