10-6-25. Examination of property by director or deputy--Inspection of records--Administration of oaths. For the purpose of properly assessing property for taxation and equalizing and collecting taxes, the county director of equalization or the director's deputy shall personally inspect and examine all property listed and assessed. The director or the director's deputies may inspect and examine the records of all public offices and the books and papers relating to the fair market value of the property being assessed of all corporations, banks, and taxpayers in this state, without charge. The director or the director's deputies may administer oaths or affirmation to any person in the discharge of their duties.
Source: SDC 1939, § 57.0340; SL 1989, ch 82, § 29; SL 2000, ch 42, § 5.