South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - Interstate Compact On Placement Of Children
Section 26-13-2 - Department as authority to concur in placement of children.

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.