1-6-1. State seal adopted--Requirements for reproductions--Violations.
There is hereby adopted as the official colored seal of the State of South Dakota, a reproduction of the seal, described in article XXI, section 1 of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, and made in conformity with the Constitution. The proportions and colored detail are set out specifically in accord with an original painting of the great seal produced by John G. Moisan of Fort Pierre and shall be the basis for all reproductions of the great seal of the State of South Dakota. Any replica, facsimile, or reproduction of the state seal that is greater than one inch in diameter and used for an official purpose or a for-profit commercial use shall be a representation of the full and complete seal based upon S.D. Const., Art. XXI, §1 and this section and shall include the state motto "Under God The People Rule." These requirements do not infringe upon or limit any artistic or satirical use of the seal. The secretary of state shall conduct an investigation for any violation of this section. If the secretary of state confirms that a violation has been committed, the secretary of state shall issue a cease and desist letter.
Source: SL 1961, ch 291, §1; SL 1987, ch 2, §1; SL 2018, ch 6, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 1 - State Affairs and Government
Section 1-6-1 - State seal adopted--Requirements for reproductions--Violations.
Section 1-6-2 - Design of seal and coat of arms.
Section 1-6-2.1 - Use of seal by state agency.
Section 1-6-3 - Preservation of original seal.
Section 1-6-3.1 - Use of state seal--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 1-6-3.2 - Sale of replica or facsimile--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 1-6-3.3 - Use of state seal--Royalty--Exceptions.
Section 1-6-4 - State flag--Description.
Section 1-6-4.1 - Official pledge to state flag--Not recited before pledge to United States flag.
Section 1-6-5 - Existing flags remain official.
Section 1-6-6 - Sale and loan of state flags--Revolving account.
Section 1-6-10 - State floral emblem.
Section 1-6-12 - State mineral stone and gemstone.
Section 1-6-14 - State insect.
Section 1-6-15.1 - State Fishing Museum.
Section 1-6-16.1 - State fossil.
Section 1-6-16.2 - State jewelry.
Section 1-6-16.3 - State musical instrument.
Section 1-6-16.4 - State soil.
Section 1-6-16.5 - State nickname.
Section 1-6-16.6 - State Hall of Fame.
Section 1-6-16.7 - State dessert.
Section 1-6-16.8 - State sport.
Section 1-6-16.9 - State bread.
Section 1-6-16.10 - State nosh.
Section 1-6-16.11 - State indigenous instrument.
Section 1-6-18 - Use of seal, commemorative medallion design or bullion piece design--Fee.
Section 1-6-20 - Composition of medallions, bullion, and commemorative medallion jewelry.