South Dakota § 9-55-1 Definition of terms.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-55-1 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota § 9-55-1

Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 9-55BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 9-55-1 (2026).

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Terms as used in this chapter mean:

(1)"Assessable unit," the front foot, square foot, equivalent front foot, or other unit of assessment established under the proposed method of assessment set forth in the resolution of intent to create a business improvement district;

(2)"Occupation tax," a fee imposed on any person with an established place of business within the district for the privilege of doing business;

(3)"Record owner," the fee owner of real property as shown in the records of the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the business area is located. A contract purchaser of real property is the record owner for the purpose of this chapter and the only person entitled to petition pursuant to § 9-55-9 or protest pursuant to § 9-55-10 ; and (4) "Space,"

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Terms as used in this chapter mean: (1) "Assessable unit," the front foot, square foot, equivalent front foot, or other unit of assessment established under the proposed method of assessment set forth in the resolution of intent to create a business improvement district; (2) "Occupation tax," a fee imposed on any person with an established place of business within the district for the privilege of doing business; (3) "Record owner," the fee owner of real property as shown in the records of the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the business area is located. A contract purchaser of real property is the record owner for the purpose of this chapter and the only person entitled to petition pursuant to § 9-55-9 or protest pursuant to § 9-55-10 ; and (4) "Space," the square foot space wherein customers, patients, clients, or other invitees are received and space from time to time used or available for use in connection with a business or profession of a user, except all space owned or used by political subdivisions.