SDCL § 40-31-1: Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Association," the American Dairy Association of South Dakota;

(2) "Dealer," any person who buys, sells, manufactures, processes, or ships dairy products or who acts as sales or purchasing agent, broker, or factor of dairy products;

(3) "Person," individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, associations, cooperatives, and any and all other business units;

(4) "Processor," one who converts milk or cream into a manufactured dairy product;

(5) "Producer," every person who produces milk or cream from cows or goats and thereafter sells the same as milk, cream, or other dairy products.