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South Dakota: State-by-State Summary of Prompt Payment

South Dakota

Owner to Prime Contractor (Private): N/A

Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Private): N/A

Interest/Penalties (Private): N/A

Owner to Prime Contractor (Public): Unless otherwise provided by contract, 45 days after receipt of invoice.

Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Public): 30 days receipt of payment from owner.

Interest/Penalties (Public): Progress payments: interest at 1.5% per month unless otherwise provided by contract. Final payment: 10% per annum unless otherwise provided by contract.  

Pay-If-Paid Permissible: Unclear. South Dakota has not yet addressed contingent payment clauses.

Disclaimer: This information was published on July 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by South Dakota since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.