SDCL § 40-15-7: Factors considered in determining whether to issue license.

In determining whether a license to operate a livestock auction agency should be granted or denied, the Animal Industry Board shall give reasonable consideration to:

(1) The ability of the applicant to comply with the Federal Packers and Stockyard Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. § 181 et seq.) and the rules of the Animal Industry Board;

(2) The continuing financial stability, business integrity, and fiduciary responsibility of the applicant;

(3) The livestock industry marketing benefits to be derived from the establishment and operation of the livestock auction agency proposed in the application;

(4) The adequacy of the facilities set forth to permit the performance of livestock agency services proposed in the application;

(5) Whether the proposed livestock auction agency would be permanent and continuous.