South Dakota § 28-13-16.1 - Waiting period imposed at board's discretion while residency investigated.
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§ 28-13-16.1. Waiting period imposed at board's discretion while residency investigated.
The board of county commissioners may, except for their obligations under §§ 28-13-37 and 28-13-38, impose upon applicants for assistance such a reasonable waiting period as they may determine to be necessary in order to adequately investigate and consider all factors relevant to determining whether an applicant has established residency in good faith in the state, and in the county where the application is made.
Source: SL 1976, ch 173, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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