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Requirement that name be distinct.

SDCL § 47-21-5
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47-21-5. Requirement that name be distinct. The name of a cooperative shall be distinct from the name of any other cooperative or corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to do business in this state. SL 1947, ch 33, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 11.2205.
Source: South Dakota Legislature (sdlegislature.gov)URL: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/47-21-5Fetched: 10/20/2026

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