61-7-2. Determination of claim by benefit section--Reference to appeal referee or secretary.
The benefit section of the department shall promptly examine the claim and, on the basis of the facts found, shall either determine whether or not such claim is valid, and if valid the week with respect to which benefits shall commence, the weekly benefit amount payable, and the maximum benefits payable, or shall refer the claim or any question involved therein to an appeal referee, or to the secretary who shall make a determination with respect thereto in accordance with §61-7-10.
Source: SL 1936 (SS), ch 3, §6 (b); SDC 1939, §17.0832; SL 1939, ch 90, §1; SL 1943, ch 85; SL 1947, ch 88, §13; SL 2008, ch 277, §150.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 61 - Reemployment Assistance
Chapter 07 - Claims Administration
Section 61-7-4 - Adjusted determination by benefit section.
Section 61-7-6 - Appointment of appeals referees--Interest in proceedings prohibited.
Section 61-7-7 - Transfer of appeal before referee.
Section 61-7-8 - Rules for hearings and appeals.
Section 61-7-9 - Witness fees--Expense of proceedings as administration expense.
Section 61-7-10 - Decision by appeal referee--Notice to parties--Final unless appealed.
Section 61-7-13 - Department as party to judicial action--Representation of department in appeal.
Section 61-7-14 - Appeal of department's final decision--No bond required.
Section 61-7-21 - Fees not chargeable to claimant--Violation as misdemeanor.