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Code · South Dakota · Title 1 · Chapter 1-32

1-32-16. Severability of provisions.

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If a part of chapters 1-32 to 1-47 , inclusive, is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of said chapters is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. It is hereby declared that the sections, clauses, sentences, and parts of said chapters are severable, are not matters of mutual essential inducement, and any of them may be excised by any court of competent jurisdiction if any section, clause, sentence, or part of said chapters would otherwise be unconstitutional or ineffective.
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