South Dakota § 33A-2-38 Veterans’ benefits matter--Written agreement--Retention--Disclosure.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 33A-2-38 — Veterans’ benefits matter--Written agreement--Retention--Disclosure.

South Dakota § 33A-2-38

Title 33AVETERANS AFFAIRS

Ch. 33A-2VETERANS AND SERVICEMEMBER BENEFITS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 33A-2-38 (2026).

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Before rendering a service to advise, assist, or consult an individual in connection with a veterans' benefits matter, a person shall disclose the terms of the service and compensation for the service, in a written agreement that is signed by both parties. The person offering the services shall retain a copy of the written agreement for one year following the termination of the service. In an easily identifiable place in the written agreement, the person offering services shall disclose that:

(1)The person is not sponsored by or affiliated with:

(a)The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs;

(b)The South Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs; or (c) Any other federally chartered veterans' service organization;

(2)Other organizations may provide the same service f

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Before rendering a service to advise, assist, or consult an individual in connection with a veterans' benefits matter, a person shall disclose the terms of the service and compensation for the service, in a written agreement that is signed by both parties. The person offering the services shall retain a copy of the written agreement for one year following the termination of the service. In an easily identifiable place in the written agreement, the person offering services shall disclose that: (1) The person is not sponsored by or affiliated with: (a) The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs; (b) The South Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs; or (c) Any other federally chartered veterans' service organization; (2) Other organizations may provide the same service free of charge; (3) The products or services offered by the person are not necessarily endorsed by any veterans' organization; and (4) The individual receiving the service may qualify for other veterans' benefits beyond those offered by the person.