The Legislature finds that the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota dialects of the Sioux language are “historically” unwritten languages and are defined as such by the provisions of Public Law 94-73.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 12-3-9

  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.

Source: SL 1976, ch 104, § 2.