As used in the South Dakota Codified Laws to direct any action:
- (1) The term "must" manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed; and
- (2) The term "shall" manifests a mandatory directive and does not confer any discretion in carrying out the action so directed.
Source: SL 1997, ch 21 , § 1; SL 2025, ch 22 , § 1.