The Governor may organize and maintain within this state such military forces as the Governor deems necessary to protect life and property in this state. Such forces are additional to and distinct from the National Guard and are known as the South Dakota State Guard.
S.D. Codified Laws § 33-14-1
Authorization to organize and maintain South Dakota State Guard distinct from National Guard
Known as the South Dakota State Guard Act
The act spans §§ 33–33 (17 sections).
Source: SL 1941, ch 174, § 1; SL 1955, ch 144, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.01B01; SL 2007, ch 187, § 138.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.