South Dakota Administrative Rules Title 5 - Secretary of State
Here’s an enhanced overview of South Dakota Administrative Rules – Title 5: Secretary of State:
🔍 Title 5 – Overview
Title 5 governs regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State (SOS) and associated bodies. According to Law Cornell and Justia, it’s organized into the following Articles (law.cornell.edu):
• Article 5:01 – Board of Finance: State Travel
Regulates travel expenses for state officials under SOS oversight, including definitions, allowable expenditures, voucher requirements, appeals, and relocation allowances (regulations.justia.com).
• Article 5:02 – State Board of Elections
Establishes election-related rules: voter registration, absentee voting, primary/general elections, recounts, ballot procedures, campaign finance disclosures, statewide voter registration file access, and other election-critical processes .
• Article 5:03 – State Ethics Commission (Repealed)
Previously covered ethics oversight; no longer in force (law.cornell.edu).
• Article 5:04 – Office of the Secretary of State
Covers core SOS functions: processing business filings (UCC, trademarks, corporations), notary commissions (forms, fees, procedures), apostilles, lobbyist filings, use of state seal, and UCC central filing system (sdsos.gov).
• Article 5:05 – Farm Corporations and Syndicates (Repealed)
Previously regulated farm corp./syndicate filings; now repealed (law.cornell.edu).
📌 Key Features by Article
Article
Focus Areas
5:01
Defines “travel,” per diem, reimbursement claims, and appeals process (regulations.justia.com)
5:02
Detailed election protocols: from absentee ballots and recounts to voter file access and form requirements
5:04
Business/public filings, notary forms, lobbyists, apostilles/affidavits, state seal usage, UCC system admin
🛠 Where to Find Official Text
State Register & SOS website: For proposed and finalized rule changes, especially to election and notary regulations
Legislative Research Council’s rules.sd.gov: Best source for comment deadlines and public hearings (rules.sd.gov)
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