S.D. Codified Laws § 5-7-28
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The commissioner of school and public lands shall have the right to refuse approval of any assignment not executed in proper form or by the proper person or persons, or when the lease is not in good standing as to the assigned tracts, or when litigation is pending affecting the lease or the interest of any person therein.
SDCL 5-7-28