SDCL § 47-11D-1.1: Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter shall also include the following terms:

(1) "Articles of incorporation," the articles of organization of a limited liability company;

(2) "Corporation," both corporations under the South Dakota Business Corporations Act and limited liability companies under the South Dakota Limited Liability Company Act;

(3) "Director" or "officer," any manager of a limited liability company or the members of a limited liability company that does not have managers;

(4) "Incorporation," the members of a limited liability company;

(5) "Shareholders," the members of a limited liability company;

(6) "Shares" or "stock," membership interests in a limited liability company.