Section 38-6-5 - Compromise, adjustment, and collection of claims and obligations. - South Dakota Statutes

38-6-5. Compromise, adjustment, and collection of claims and obligations. The secretary of agriculture, with the approval of the Governor, is authorized and empowered to collect, compromise, adjust, or cancel claims and obligations arising out of or administered under this chapter or under any mortgage, lease, contract, or agreement entered into or administered pursuant to this chapter and, if in his judgment, necessary and advisable, pursue the same to final collection in any court having jurisdiction.

Source: SL 1951, ch 4, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.0119 (1).