SDCL § 37-26-1: Definition of terms.

Terms used throughout this chapter unless the context plainly requires otherwise shall mean:

(1) "Buying club," any corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or other business enterprise organized with the primary purpose of providing benefits to members from the cooperative purchase of services or merchandise;

(2) "Club," any buying club;

(3) "Contract," any written agreement by which one becomes a member of a club;

(4) "Member," any status by which any natural person is entitled to any of the benefits of a club;

(5) "Prepayment," any payment greater than twenty-five dollars for service, merchandise or membership made before the service is rendered. Money received by a club from a financial institution upon assignment of a contract shall be considered prepayment when and to the extent the member is required to make prepayments to the financial institution pursuant to the contract.