47-1A-202.1. Articles of incorporation--Optional provisions.The articles of incorporation may set forth:(1)The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors;(2)Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding:(a)The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized;(b)Managing the business and regulating the affairs of the corporation;(c)Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation, its board of directors, and shareholders;(d)A par value for authorized shares or classes of shares; and(e)The imposition of personal liability on shareholders for the debts of the corporation to a specified extent and upon specified conditions;(3)Any provision that under this chapter is required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws;(4)A provision eliminating or limiting the liability of a director to the corporation or its shareholders for money damages for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, as a director, except liability for the amount of a financial benefit received by a director to which the director is not entitled; an intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders; a violation of liability for the amount of a financial benefit received by a director to which the director is not entitled; an intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or the shareholders; a violation of §47-1A-833; or an intentional violation of criminal law;(5)A provision permitting or making obligatory indemnification of a director for liability, as defined in subdivision 47-1A-850(5), to any person for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, as a director, except liability for receipt of a financial benefit to which the director is not entitled; an intentional infliction of harm on the corporation or its shareholders; a violation of §47-1A-833.1; or an intentional violation of criminal law; and(6)Any provision limiting or denying preemptive rights to acquire additional or treasury shares of the corporation. Source: SL 2005, ch 239, §29.
South Dakota Legal Code