The Legislature of the State of South Dakota hereby declares that §§ 43-45-16 to 43-45-18, inclusive, is for the purpose of absolutely exempting certain retirement benefits in a reasonable amount from all process, levy, or sale pursuant to the S.D. Const., Art. XXI, § 4. The Legislature hereby finds §§ 43-45-16 to 43-45-18, inclusive, is necessary to insure that a debtor enjoys the comforts and necessities of life during retirement years.

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Source: SL 1997, ch 250, § 1.