38-1-44. Definition of terms.
Terms used in §§38-1-44 to 38-1-50, inclusive mean:
(1)"Farmer," the person responsible for planting a crop on, managing the crop, and harvesting the crop from land on which a patent infringement is alleged to have occurred; and
(2)"Transgenic organism," an organism that has been modified by genetic engineering to contain DNA from an outside source.
Source: SL 2002, ch 188, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 01 - State Department Of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Section 38-1-1 - Department continued--Office--Service of process--Seal.
Section 38-1-1.1 - Department continued--Performance of functions.
Section 38-1-2 - Secretary of agriculture and natural resources as head of department--Appointment.
Section 38-1-3 - Oath of secretary.
Section 38-1-4 - General duties of secretary.
Section 38-1-11 - Executive assistants--Oath.
Section 38-1-12 - Employment of inspectors and other employees.
Section 38-1-13 - Terms of office of executives and employees--Discharge--Salaries.
Section 38-1-14 - Traveling expenses of departmental personnel.
Section 38-1-16 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 38-1-19 - Collection and publication of agricultural and marketing statistics.
Section 38-1-24 - Publication of promotional materials--Exhibits.
Section 38-1-26 - Cooperation with State Fair Commission.
Section 38-1-29 - Apiaries and bees.
Section 38-1-30 - Cooperation with commissioner of school and public lands in forest protection.
Section 38-1-32 - Regulation of nursery stock.
Section 38-1-36 - Cooperation in protection of fish and game.
Section 38-1-38 - Representation of agricultural interests before federal agencies.
Section 38-1-38.1 - Principles of state before federal government.
Section 38-1-40 - Prosecution by secretary of violations--Security for costs not required.
Section 38-1-44 - Definition of terms.
Section 38-1-47 - Patent holder may seek protection order--Limitations.
Section 38-1-48 - Samples--Where taken.
Section 38-1-49 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 38-1-50 - Results to be sent to both parties by registered mail--Time.
Section 38-1-51 - Information received by secretary not public records.