S.D. Codified Laws § 34-25-18
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, if any, last in attendance on any person whose death occurs in this state, shall complete, sign, and file a medical certificate with the department within five days of the date of death except in cases where the secretary of health has provided for longer periods by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 1-26.
SDCL 34-25-18