South Dakota AG Opinions — 1987

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 88-05, Hunting licenses on Running Water Game Production Area Island February 25, 1988Mr. R. James Zieser Bon Homme County State's Attorney P.O. Box 476 Tyndall, South Dakota 57066Official Opinion No. 88-05Hu

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-32, Contractual service of civil process September 24, 1987 Don Holloway Pennington County Sheriff300 Kansas City StreetRapid City, S.D. 57701-2889 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-32Contractual service of civil pr

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-38, Penalty for late payment of rural electric company tax October 22, 1987Mr. John R. Steele Aurora County State's Attorney Plankinton, South Dakota 57368OFFICIAL OPINION 87-38  Penalty for late payment o

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-40, Certificate of Value November 19, 1987Mr. Craig A. Kennedy Yankton County State's Attorney P.O. Box 58 Yankton, South Dakota 57078-0058OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-40CERTIFICATE OF VALUEDear Mr. Kennedy:You

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-21, Textbook loan law June 29, 1987 Mr. Deming Smith Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith Post Office Box 1030 Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101-1030 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-21 Textbook loan law Dear Mr. Smith:

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-12, Brand inspection or cattle butchered or slaughtered by owner on his premises May 7, 1987 Mr. Robert GaddSouth Dakota Brand Board221 South CentralPierre, South Dakota 57501 OFFICIAL OPINION 87-12Brand i

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-10, School bus use April 10, 1987 John R. Steele Aurora County State's AttorneyP.O. Box 577 Plankinton, South Dakota 57368OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-10 School bus use Dear Mr. Steele: You have requested an of

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-09, Filing of 1099s by county governments March 20, 1987 Mr. Daniel J. Todd Walworth County State's Attorney 115 Fourth Street West Mobridge, South Dakota 57601OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-09Filing of 1099s by

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-08, Issuance of a 3.2 beer license to a municipality March 16, 1987 Mr. Kenn A. Pugh Ziebach County State's Attorney P.O. Box 130 Dupree, South Dakota 57521 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-08 Issuance of a 3.2 bee

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-26, Indigent hospital care July 27, 1987Mr. Douglas N. Papendick Davison County State's AttorneyDavison County CourthouseMitchell, South Dakota 57301 OFFICIAL OPINION NO 87-26Indigent hospital care Dear Mr

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-07, Indigent Hospital Care February 25, 1987 Julie T. Lovrien Brown County Deputy State's Attorney Brown County Courthouse Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-07 Indigent Hospital CareDear

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-04, Mayoral powers February 5, 1987 Dennis A. Groff Pennington County State's Attorney 300 Kansas City Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 OFFICIAL OPINION 87-04 Mayoral powers Dear Mr. Groff: You have r

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-03, Transfer fee exemption February 3, 1987 John R. SteeleAurora County States Attorney Plankinton, South Dakota 57368 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-03 Transfer fee exemption Dear Mr. Steele: You have requested

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-02, Sales to schools by teachers and board members January 28, 1987 Maurice Christiansen, C.P A. Auditor General Department of Legislative Audit435 South Chapelle Pierre, South Dakota 57501 OFFICIAL OPINIO

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-01, Detention of Juveniles in the County Jail January 26, 1987 Mr. Gary L. Gellhaus Brown County State's Attorney Brown County Courthouse Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-01 Detention o

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-30, Motor vehicle excise tax liability September 25, 1987Honorable Kent E. FrerichsState RepresentativeRoute 2, Box 47Wilmot, South Dakota 57279-9430OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-30 Motor vehicle excise tax liab

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-39, Secretary of State's duties regarding effective financing statements November 9, 1987The Honorable Joyce Hazeltine Secretary of State State Capitol Pierre, South Dakota 57501Official Opinion No. 87-39S

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-33, School district payments to volunteer fire department October 8, 1987Mr. Steven J. HelmersAttorney at LawFirst Federal Plaza, 8th Floor9th and St. JoeP.O. Box 8250Rapid City, SD 57709 OFFICIAL OPINION

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-29, Relative duties of city law enforcement and county law enforcement within the boundaries of a municipality September 25, 1987Sheriff Thomas JensenBennett County Sheriff's Office P.O. Box 726 Martin, So

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-27, Political action committee raffle August 10, 1987Representative John Sears306 E. St. JosephRapid City, South Dakota 57701OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-27Political action committee raffleDear Representative S

Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-25, Sales tax on copies made of instruments recorded in county offices July 17, 1987Mr. Dennis D. EvensonDeuel County State's AttorneyClear Lake, SD 57226OFFICIAL OPINION No. 87-25Sales tax on copies made

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Home >> Our Office >> Official Opinions Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-05, Tax exemption for print shop owned and operated by evangelist February 18, 1987Mr. Kerry M. Cameron Roberts County State's Attorney Sisseton, South Dakota 57262 OFFICIAL OPINION NO. 87-05 Tax exemption