41-15A-34. Construction of compact--Severability of provisions.
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its intended purposes. The provisions of this compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state or the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, individual, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the compact is not affected thereby. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any participating state, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the participating state affected as to all severable matters.
Source: SL 2004, ch 267, ยง34.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Chapter 15A - Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
Section 41-15A-1 - Compact entry by participating states--Form.
Section 41-15A-2 - Purpose of chapter and compact.
Section 41-15A-3 - Definitions.
Section 41-15A-4 - Enforcement by Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
Section 41-15A-6 - Personal recognizance.
Section 41-15A-10 - Notification of privileges suspension--Hearing upon request--Procedure.
Section 41-15A-13 - Recognition of suspension of license privileges by participating states.
Section 41-15A-18 - Voting by board--Majority for binding action--Quorum.
Section 41-15A-19 - Board election of presiding officer and vice presiding officer.
Section 41-15A-20 - Bylaws adoption, amendment, and rescission.
Section 41-15A-21 - Donations and grants--Acceptance, use, and disposal.
Section 41-15A-22 - Board authority to contract or accept services or personnel.
Section 41-15A-23 - Compact manual to contain all procedures and forms adopted by board.
Section 41-15A-24 - Effective date of compact.
Section 41-15A-25 - Entry into compact by resolution of ratification--Approval by commission.
Section 41-15A-26 - Form and content of resolution.
Section 41-15A-27 - Effective date of entry into compact--Limitations.
Section 41-15A-28 - Withdrawal from compact participation--Notice--Effective date.
Section 41-15A-29 - Commission authorized to enter or withdraw from compact.
Section 41-15A-31 - Adoption of amendment--Effective date.
Section 41-15A-32 - Failure to respond after receipt of proposed amendment--Endorsement.
Section 41-15A-33 - Commission authorized to adopt amendments.
Section 41-15A-34 - Construction of compact--Severability of provisions.