Each label shall contain a grade statement. The grade statement shall be "South Dakota Grade AA," "South Dakota Grade A," "South Dakota Grade B," or "South Dakota undergrade." The letters AA, A, or B may immediately precede the term "grade" and the name of the state may be abbreviated as "S.D." The letters of the grade statement shall not be less than 12-point type on a strongly contrasting background. The term "when graded" or similar qualifying terms shall not be used on the label.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 39-9-7.

Law Implemented: SDCL 39-9-3.