South Dakota § 1-16J-18 - Exemption of documentary material and data from disclosure--Consideration by authority in executive session.
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§ 1-16J-18. Exemption of documentary material and data from disclosure--Consideration by authority in executive session.
Any documentary material or data made or received by the authority for purposes under this chapter, to the extent that such material or data consists of trade secrets, scientific or technical secrets, matters involving national security, or commercial or financial information regarding the operation of a business, may not be considered public records, and are exempt from disclosure. Any discussion or consideration of such information, any discussion of personnel matters, and any discussion of strategy related to any contract negotiation, may be held by the authority in executive session.
Source: SL 2009, ch 8, § 18.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-16J-18 ("Exemption of documentary material and data from disclosure--Consideration by authority in executive session.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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