3-3-8. Spouse of disabled veteran--Entitlement to preference under certain conditions.
If a veteran disabled due to a service connected cause is unable to exercise the right to a veteran employment preference due to the disability, the veteran's spouse is entitled to the preferences given in §3-3-1 if the spouse possesses the qualifications and business capacity necessary to discharge the duties of the position involved.
Source: SL 1980, ch 27, §3; SL 2010, ch 19, §15.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 03 - Veterans Preference In Employment
Section 3-3-2 - Investigation and interview of veteran applicants.
Section 3-3-3 - Mandamus available to enforce veterans' preference.
Section 3-3-5 - Noncompliance as misdemeanor.
Section 3-3-6 - Confidential and policy-making positions exempt from chapter.
Section 3-3-8 - Spouse of disabled veteran--Entitlement to preference under certain conditions.
Section 3-3-9 - Distribution of information about state laws on veterans' preference in employment.