59-12-2. Applicability.
This chapter applies to all powers of attorney other than:
(1)A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;
(2)A power to make health care decisions;
(3)A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; or
(4)A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.
Source: SL 2020, ch 214, ยง 2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 12 - Uniform Power Of Attorney Act
Section 59-12-1 - Definitions.
Section 59-12-2 - Applicability.
Section 59-12-3 - Durable power of attorney.
Section 59-12-4 - Execution of power of attorney.
Section 59-12-5 - Validity of power of attorney.
Section 59-12-6 - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.
Section 59-12-8 - When power of attorney is effective.
Section 59-12-9 - Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.
Section 59-12-10 - Coagents and successor agents.
Section 59-12-11 - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.
Section 59-12-12 - Agent's acceptance.
Section 59-12-13 - Agent's duties.
Section 59-12-14 - Exoneration of agent.
Section 59-12-15 - Judicial relief.
Section 59-12-16 - Agent's liability.
Section 59-12-17 - Agent's resignation--Notice.
Section 59-12-18 - Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.
Section 59-12-19 - Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.
Section 59-12-20 - Principles of law and equity.
Section 59-12-21 - Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
Section 59-12-22 - Remedies under other law.
Section 59-12-23 - Authority that requires specific grant--Grant of general authority.
Section 59-12-24 - Incorporation of authority.
Section 59-12-25 - Construction of authority generally.
Section 59-12-26 - Real property.
Section 59-12-27 - Tangible personal property.
Section 59-12-28 - Stocks and bonds.
Section 59-12-29 - Commodities and options.
Section 59-12-30 - Banks and other financial institutions.
Section 59-12-31 - Operation of entity or business.
Section 59-12-32 - Insurance and annuities.
Section 59-12-33 - Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
Section 59-12-34 - Claims and litigation.
Section 59-12-35 - Personal and family maintenance.
Section 59-12-36 - Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.
Section 59-12-37 - Retirement plans.
Section 59-12-40 - Effect on existing powers of attorney.
Section 59-12-41 - Statutory form--Power of attorney.