South Dakota § 18-8-1 Definitions.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 18-8-1 — Definitions.

South Dakota § 18-8-1

Title 18OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ch. 18-6UNIFORM UNSWORN DOMESTIC DECLARATIONS ACT

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Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)“Electronic,” relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities;

(2)“Electronic presence,” the relationship of two or more individuals in different locations communicating by means of video communication technology;

(3)“Instrument,” a will, a declaration, a power of attorney, a pre-need cremation authorization, or an anatomical gift or refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part thereof;

(4)"Video communication technology," an electronic device or process that allows a signer and a remotely located person or persons not in the physical presence of the signer to communicate in real-time simultaneously by sight and sound and that makes any necessa

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Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) “Electronic,” relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; (2) “Electronic presence,” the relationship of two or more individuals in different locations communicating by means of video communication technology; (3) “Instrument,” a will, a declaration, a power of attorney, a pre-need cremation authorization, or an anatomical gift or refusal to make an anatomical gift of the individual’s body or part thereof; (4) "Video communication technology," an electronic device or process that allows a signer and a remotely located person or persons not in the physical presence of the signer to communicate in real-time simultaneously by sight and sound and that makes any necessary reasonable accommodation for individuals with vision, hearing, or speech impairments; (5) “Signer,” an individual who signs or who acknowledges that signature. A signer also includes an individual who directs another person to sign for the signer in the physical presence of the signer.