SDCL § 47-13B-1.1: Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Articles of incorporation," includes 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," includes any manager of a limited liability company or the members of a limited liability company that does not have managers;

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

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

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