Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:

(1) For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person’s official duties;

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 28-1-29

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

(2) For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.

Source: SDC 1939, § 55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, § 1; SL 2004, ch 167, § 20.