1-22-1. Legislative findings and policy.
The South Dakota Legislature, being aware of the impact of culture on a stable economy, desires to stimulate, encourage, and give recognition and assistance to the arts which, in order to grow and flourish, depend upon freedom, imagination and individual initiative. While the development of the arts has long been considered a matter of local concern, there is a need to unify and coordinate these forces on a statewide basis. The arts, the creative spirit which motivates them and which they personify, are an essential part of this state's human resources. The best interest of the state and its people requires that artistic expression in all of its forms be disseminated for everyone to see, appreciate and enjoy in order for our cultural and economic progress to be sustained and given impetus.
Source: SL 1966, ch 183, §1; SL 1985, ch 12, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 1 - State Affairs and Government
Section 1-22-1 - Legislative findings and policy.
Section 1-22-2 - Arts council created--Composition and appointment of members.
Section 1-22-2.1 - Terms of office of council members.
Section 1-22-2.2 - Per diem and expenses of council members.
Section 1-22-2.3 - Arts council to continue in Department of Tourism.
Section 1-22-3 - Officers of arts council.
Section 1-22-4 - Meetings of arts council.
Section 1-22-5 - Powers and duties of council.
Section 1-22-5.1 - Executive director of council--Supplies and equipment.
Section 1-22-7 - Poet laureate of state--Qualifications and appointment.
Section 1-22-8 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 1-22-10 - Authorization of art work in certain state buildings--Applicability.
Section 1-22-11 - Art for state buildings fund--Use and derivation of funds.
Section 1-22-12 - Administration by council--Annual report.
Section 1-22-14 - Selection of artists--Advice of panel--Restrictions on panel.
Section 1-22-15 - Exemption from bidding requirements.