S.D. Codified Laws § 38-1-12
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Employment of inspectors and other employees
Official statutory text
The secretary of agriculture and natural resources may, with the advice and consent of the Governor, employ such inspectors, deputies, clerical assistants, and other necessary employees as shall be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the department and not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.
Source: SL 1921, ch 190, § 1; SL 1925, ch 115, ch III, art II, § 3; SDC 1939, § 4.0102; SL 1943, ch 3; SL 2012, ch 23, § 97; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021; SL 2024, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 24-1), § 35, eff. Apr. 8, 2024.
Source: SL 1921, ch 190, § 1; SL 1925, ch 115, ch III, art II, § 3; SDC 1939, § 4.0102; SL 1943, ch 3; SL 2012, ch 23, § 97; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021; SL 2024, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 24-1), § 35, eff. Apr. 8, 2024.
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