Section 49-31-38.2 - Additional penalty for violations--Forfeiture of franchise--Foreign corporations.
49-31-38.2. Additional penalty for violations--Forfeiture of franchise--Foreign corporations. In addition to any penalty imposed or remedy provided in chapters 49-7 to 49-13, inclusive, and this chapter, if any telecommunications company willfully continues to neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of those chapters, or with any reasonable order or regulation of the commission, such neglect or refusal shall cause a forfeiture of the franchise of the corporation, if the corporation is a domestic corporation. If the corporation is a foreign corporation, such neglect or refusal shall cause a forfeiture of all rights and privileges to transact its business within this state.
Source: SDC 1939, § 52.0254; SDCL, § 49-3-25; SL 1987, ch 345, § 75; SL 1992, ch 328, § 31.