27B-2-21. General functions of department.
The Department of Human Services may receive, acquire, have charge of, and operate all properties for the purposes authorized by statute. The department may receive gifts and contributions from public and private sources and acquire other properties as an agency of the State of South Dakota and hold and use them for statutory purposes. However, the department may not purchase, lease anything except office quarters as approved by the state commissioner of administration, sell, encumber, or alienate any real property without the specific consent and prior approval of the Legislature.
Source: SL 2000, ch 131, ยง8.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27B - Developmentally Disabled Persons
Chapter 02 - State Programs For Developmentally Disabled Persons
Section 27B-2-20 - Coordination of use of state facilities.
Section 27B-2-21 - General functions of department.
Section 27B-2-22 - Residence of developmentally disabled person.
Section 27B-2-23 - Application by person with developmental disability for departmental services.
Section 27B-2-25 - Rules for procedure and conduct of contested cases.
Section 27B-2-27 - Employee orientation to policies, procedures, and resident rights.
Section 27B-2-28 - Recommendations to Legislature and Governor.
Section 27B-2-29 - Hospital survey and construction law unimpaired.