South Dakota § 1-54-5 - Consultation with tribal government--Certain state programs--Guiding principles--No substantive right.
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§ 1-54-5. Consultation with tribal government--Certain state programs--Guiding principles--No substantive right.
It is the policy of the state to consult with a tribal government regarding the conduct of state government programs that have the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation. In developing or administering any program that has the potential of affecting tribal members on a reservation, the state recognizes the following guiding principles:
(1) Commitment to cooperation and collaboration between the agency and each Indian tribe;
(2) Understanding of and respect for the Indian tribes as sovereign nations and the government-to-government relationship between the state and each tribe;
(3) Regular and early communication with tribal officials;
(4) Accountability when addressing issues raised by tribal officials regarding the program; and
(5) Preservation of the tribal-state relationship.
This section may not be construed to confer any substantive rights on any party in any litigation or otherwise.
Source: SL 1990, ch 5; SDCL § 1-4-26; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 83, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2026, ch 17, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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