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Data center official says other states offer better incentives than SD • South Dakota Searchlight
A data center industry executive highlighted South Dakota's lack of competitive incentives compared to states like North Dakota, which offers sales tax exemptions on essential equipment. This disparity could lead […]
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An Act to modify provisions relating to the reinvestment payment program, and relating to the purchasing of goods and services used by projects approved for the reinvestment payment program. (SB 239, SD)
Modifications to a large project incentive, including the exclusion of cryptocurrency-related expenses in calculating costs to reach the bar for the incentive.
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An Act to provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations. (HB 1005 / SB234, SD)
Provides tax break for data centers meeting requirements, including utility agreement that prevents costs of providing electricty shifting to other customers and confirmation of availablity of water.
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An Act to limit nuisances caused by data centers. (SB 127, SD)
Prohibits establishing data centers within 1 mile of residential areas and sets noise limit at nearest residential property line.
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