South Dakota § 34-9-8 - Town power to maintain hospitals and dispensaries--Acceptance of donations and federal grants.
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§ 34-9-8. Town power to maintain hospitals and dispensaries--Acceptance of donations and federal grants.
In addition to other powers granted, municipalities of the third class, as defined by law, shall have power to establish, construct, and maintain hospitals and medical dispensaries and to regulate the same.
In constructing, or establishing any such hospital or medical dispensary such municipalities are authorized to receive and accept gifts or donations of money or property to be used for such purpose and are further authorized to cooperate with any federal agency in order to secure the benefits of any federal aid project in establishing and constructing any such hospital or medical dispensary so far as such project may be practical and beneficial.
Source: SL 1941, ch 208; SDC Supp 1960, § 45.0206.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-9-8 ("Town power to maintain hospitals and dispensaries--Acceptance of donations and federal grants.") 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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