59-12-24. Incorporation of authority.
(1)An agent has authority described in this chapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in §§59-12-26 through 59-12-39 or cites the section in which the authority is described.
(2)A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in §§59-12-26 through 59-12-39 or a citation to §§59-12-26 through 59-12-39 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.
(3)A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.
Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 24.
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.