26-13-2. Department as authority to concur in placement of children.
The term, "appropriate public authorities," as used in Article III of the interstate compact on the placement of children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Social Services and said department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III.
Source: SL 1974, ch 180, ยง3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - Interstate Compact On Placement Of Children
Section 26-13-1 - Compact continued--Text.
Section 26-13-2 - Department as authority to concur in placement of children.
Section 26-13-3 - Department as agency for supervision of children placed.
Section 26-13-4 - Executive authority--Administration of compact.
Section 26-13-5 - Financial responsibility for child placement.
Section 26-13-6 - Supplementary agreements with other states--Approval by commissioner of finance.
Section 26-13-8 - Placement of child in another state--Retention of jurisdiction by court.