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§ 49-2-2 — Common carrier of messages defined.

South Dakota § 49-2-2
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 49PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
Ch. 49-2CARRIERS' POWERS AND DUTIES IN GENERAL

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S.D. Codified Laws § 49-2-2 (2026).

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Everyone who offers to the public to carry messages is a common carrier.

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Related

E. G. Becker, D/B/A Rent-It-Center v. Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers, E. G. Becker, D/B/A Rent-It-Center v. Hood Corporation
509 F.2d 42 (Eighth Circuit, 1974)
9 case citations
In re Public Utilities Commission Declaratory Ruling (F-3436)
364 N.W.2d 124 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
4 case citations
Matter of Public Util. Com'n Declar. Ruling
364 N.W.2d 124 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
2 case citations

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 8.0801; SL 1979, ch 307, § 13.

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Hearings before commission--Oaths.
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Rules of commission.
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Discussions on internal management not subject to chapter
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Annual report to Governor--Contents.
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