S.D. Codified Laws § 28-1-29
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Public assistance records confidential--Exceptions
Official statutory text
Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:
(1) For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
(2) For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.
Source: SDC 1939, § 55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, § 1; SL 2004, ch 167, § 20.
(1) For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
(2) For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.
Source: SDC 1939, § 55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, § 1; SL 2004, ch 167, § 20.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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