First National Bank of Ft. Pierre v. South Dakota State Banking Commission

ECKRICH, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] The South Dakota State Banking Commission, Department of Commerce and Regulation, Division of Banking (Commission) approved an application by First Western Bank, Sturgis (First Western) to establish a branch bank in Lead, South Dakota. The circuit court affirmed Commission’s decision. First National Bank of Ft. Pierre (First National) appeals.

[¶ 2.] We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 3.] The Commission is an administrative agency under the direction and supervision of the Department of Revenue and Regulation. SDCL 51A-2-2. Its duties include reviewing,…