Any person, partnership, limited liability company, association, corporation, or legally authorized agent of either thereof, owning or leasing forage producing land within or contiguous to the boundaries of the cooperative grazing district or proposed district may become a member upon payment of the membership fee, and complying with the bylaws, and complying with the regulations and limitations determined by the board of directors and by the terms of the lease of leased land within the area.
SDCL 40-23-12