SDCL § 33A-2-38: Veterans’ benefits matter--Written agreement--Retention--Disclosure.

Before rendering a service to advise, assist, or consult an individual in connection with a veterans' benefits matter, a person shall disclose the terms of the service and compensation for the service, in a written agreement that is signed by both parties. The person offering the services shall retain a copy of the written agreement for one year following the termination of the service.

In an easily identifiable place in the written agreement, the person offering services shall disclose that:

(1) The person is not sponsored by or affiliated with:

(a) The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs;

(b) The South Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs; or

(c) Any other federally chartered veterans' service organization;

(2) Other organizations may provide the same service free of charge;

(3) The products or services offered by the person are not necessarily endorsed by any veterans' organization; and

(4) The individual receiving the service may qualify for other veterans' benefits beyond those offered by the person.

Source: SL 2025, ch 133, § 2.