An abstracter shall search the records contained in the abstracter's plant and in the courthouse which relate to the property being insured before he countersigns a policy of or commitment for title insurance pursuant to SDCL 58-25-16.

Source: 7 SDR 72, effective February 1, 1981; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 36-13-6 , 36-13-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-13-25 , 36-13-26.1.