South Dakota License Law

In South Dakota, a real estate licensee who wants to work on tribal lands owned by one of South Dakota's Native American nations should be aware that:

AState real estate license law applies uniformly on all tribal lands
BTribal lands may be subject to tribal law and jurisdiction, and state license law may not apply to all activities on tribal lands✓ Correct
CNo real estate transactions may occur on tribal trust lands
DFederal law preempts all tribal and state regulations on Native American lands

Explanation

Real estate activities on tribal trust lands in South Dakota (home to several Lakota Sioux nations) may be subject to tribal law and jurisdiction rather than state law. Licensees should consult with tribal authorities and possibly tribal legal counsel before conducting real estate activities on tribal lands.

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