The term, "appropriate public authorities," as used in Article III of the interstate compact on the placement of children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Social Services and said department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III.
S.D. Codified Laws § 26-13-2
Department as authority to concur in placement of children
Source: SL 1974, ch 180, § 3.
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