32-2-3. Establishment of highway patrol--Employees and agents--Examinations and qualifications of employees.
The Department of Public Safety shall establish an adequate highway patrol by the employment of full-time employees as it deems adequate. The employees shall be known and commissioned as agents of the Division of Highway Patrol. Each full-time employee is required to pass suitable examinations and is subject to all of the provisions contained in this chapter and chapter 3-6D pertaining to qualifications of the employee.
Source: SDC 1939, §44.0603; SL 1989, ch 256, §1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §21; SL 2018, ch 12, §12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Division Of Highway Patrol
Section 32-2-1 - Superintendent--Appointment--Supervision--Custody of records and property.
Section 32-2-2 - Bond of superintendent--Payment of premium.
Section 32-2-4 - Purchase of equipment for highway patrol.
Section 32-2-7 - Enforcement of laws governing motor carriers.
Section 32-2-8 - Duties of agents--Arrest of violators.
Section 32-2-8.1 - Arrest powers of motor carrier inspectors--Law enforcement officer status.
Section 32-2-9 - Duties of agents--Law enforcement--Execution of warrants.
Section 32-2-10 - Compensation of agents--Longevity pay.
Section 32-2-11 - Fund from which compensation is paid--Vouchers.