S.D. Codified Laws § 9-35-27
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
A franchising authority may grant one or more additional franchises to other cable operators under terms that are not substantially more favorable than that which the cable operator designated by § 9-35-26 is required to meet. The terms that may not be substantially more favorable are with regard to right-of-way access; public, educational, or governmental access facilities requirements; and franchise fees.
SDCL 9-35-27