South Dakota Code § 2-14-2.1

Definition of must and shall
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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.

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