It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to maintain, conduct or operate a lodging establishment, campground or food service establishment in this state unless a valid license, issued by the department, is in the possession of the owner and posted in a conspicuous place in such establishment or campground.

Source: SL 1909, ch 185 , § 8; SL 1913, ch 238 , § 5; SL 1915, ch 215 , § 5; RC 1919, § 7825; SL 1921, ch 241 ; SL 1929, ch 212 , § 2; SL 1935, ch 173 , § 2; SDC 1939, § 27.1706; SL 1941, ch 127 , § 1; SL 1955, ch 94 , § 2; SL 1963, ch 158 , § 7; SL 1967, ch 106 , § 1; SL 1970, ch 199 , § 3; SL 1977, ch 190 , § 40.