South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 48 - Assistance Among Public Agencies And Emergency Management Entities
Section 34-48-1 - Definition of terms.

34-48-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Assistance," the provision of personnel, equipment, expertise, supplies, or other products or services excluding financial assistance from the state;
(2)"Covered entity," any other private or nonprofit entity that provides emergency functions as included in subdivision 34-48A-1(4);
(3)"Deploying public agency," the public agency receiving a request for assistance or providing assistance;
(4)"Public agency," the state and any agency thereof; the United States and any agency thereof; any county, municipality, township, or other political subdivision of the state; any state tribal government.

Source: SL 2006, ch 189, ยง1.