For the purposes of §§ 58-12-22 to 58-12-28, inclusive, the term, department, means the Department of Social Services, or an entity under contract with the Department of Social Services to carry out the functions of §§ 58-12-22 to 58-12-28, inclusive.
S.D. Codified Laws § 58-12-27
Department defined
Source: SL 2005, ch 263, § 6; SL 2021, ch 210, § 7.
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