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SD Codified L § 1-27-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-20 - Common language used in public documents, records, and meetings--Official indigenous language.

1-27-20. Common language used in public documents, records, and meetings--Official indigenous language.The common language of the state is English. The common language is designated as the language of any official public document or record and any official public meeting. The official indigenous language of the state is the language of the O'ceti Sakowin, Seven Council Fires, also known by treaty as the Great Sioux Nation, comprised of three dialects, Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota. Source: SL 1995, ch 9, §1; SL 2019, ch 6, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-27-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-21 - Public document or record defined--Public meeting.

1-27-21. Public document or record defined--Public meeting.For the purposes of §§1-27-20 to 1-27-25, inclusive, an official public document or record is any document officially compiled, published, or recorded by the state including deeds, publicly probated wills, records of births, deaths, and marriages, and any other document or record required to be kept open for public inspection pursuant to chapter 1-27. An official public meeting is any meeting or proceeding required to be open to the public pursuant to chapter 1-25. Source: SL 1995, ch 9, §2.
SD Codified L § 1-27-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-22 - Application of English as common language requirement.

1-27-22. Application of English as common language requirement.The provisions of §§1-27-20 to 1-27-25, inclusive, do not apply:(1)To instruction in foreign language courses;(2)To instruction designed to aid students with limited English proficiency in a timely transition and integration into the general education system;(3)To the application, preparation materials, and examination for any noncommercial driver license or permit;(4)To the conduct of international commerce, tourism, and sporting events;(5)When deemed to interfere with needs of the justice system;(6)When the public safety, health, or emergency services require the use of other languages; and(7)When expert testimony, witnesses, or speakers require a language other than the common language. However, for purposes of deliberation, decision making, or record keeping, the official version of such testimony or commentary shall be the officially translated English language version. Source: SL 1995, ch 9, §3; SL 2016, ch 13, §1; SL 2020, ch 118, § 1.
SD Codified L § 1-27-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-24 - Effect of common language requirement on state employment.

1-27-24. Effect of common language requirement on state employment.No person may be denied employment with the state or any political subdivision of the state based solely upon that person's lack of facility in a foreign language, except where related to bona fide job needs reflected in the exemptions in §1-27-22. Source: SL 1995, ch 9, §5
SD Codified L § 1-27-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-25 - Common language requirements not applicable to private activities.

1-27-25. Common language requirements not applicable to private activities.Sections 1-27-20 to 1-27-25, inclusive, may not be construed in any way to infringe upon the rights of citizens under the State Constitution or the Constitution of the United States in the use of language in any private activity. No agency or officer of the state nor any political subdivision of the state may place any restrictions or requirements regarding language usage in any business operating in the private sector other than official documents, forms, submissions, or other communications directed to government agencies and officers, which communications shall be in the common language as recognized in §§1-27-20 to 1-27-25, inclusive. Source: SL 1995, ch 9, §6.
SD Codified L § 1-27-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-27 - Requesting information or data from a state agency.

1-27-27. Requesting information or data from a state agency.Before requesting or requiring that any local government provide information or data to a state agency, the state agency shall first determine whether the information or data is available from the Department of Legislative Audit. If the information or data is available from the Department of Legislative Audit, the state agency may not require the local government to provide the information or data. Source: SL 1995, ch 10
SD Codified L § 1-27-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-28 - Definition of terms.

1-27-28. Definition of terms.Terms used in §§1-27-29 to 1-27-32, inclusive, mean:(1)"Private entity," any person or entity that is not a public entity as defined by subdivision 3-21-1(2);(2)"State agency," any association, authority, board, commission, committee, council, department, division, office, officer, task force, or other agent of the state vested with the authority to exercise any portion of the state's sovereignty. The term does not include the Legislature, the Unified Judicial System, the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, any law enforcement agency, or any unit of local government, or joint venture comprised of local governments;(3)"Financial investigation, examination, or audit," any examination conducted by a state agency of a private entity's proprietary information or trade secret information;(4)"Proprietary information," information on pricing, costs, revenue, taxes, market share, customers, and personnel held by private entities and used for that private entity's business purposes;(5)"Trade secret," information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, marketing plan, or strategic planning information that:(a)Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and(b)Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. Source: SL 1996, ch 12, §1; SL 2003, ch 20, §1; SL 2004, ch 25, §1; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 14, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
SD Codified L § 1-27-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-29 - Disclosure of information concerning private entity restricted.

1-27-29. Disclosure of information concerning private entity restricted.No state agency may disclose that it is conducting a financial investigation, examination, or audit of a private entity while the financial investigation, examination, or audit is ongoing, except as provided by §1-27-31. Source: SL 1996, ch 12, §2; SL 2004, ch 25, §2
SD Codified L § 1-27-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-30 - Confidentiality of proprietary or trade information of private entity.

1-27-30. Confidentiality of proprietary or trade information of private entity.All proprietary or trade secret information obtained by a state agency from or concerning a private entity is confidential, except as provided by §1-27-31. Source: SL 1996, ch 12, §3; SL 2004, ch 25, §3
SD Codified L § 1-27-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-31 - Circumstances allowing for disclosure of information concerning private entity.

1-27-31. Circumstances allowing for disclosure of information concerning private entity.A state agency may disclose that it is conducting a financial investigation, examination, or audit of a private entity and disclose the information obtained from such an investigation, examination, or audit as follows:(1)To the private entity being investigated, examined, or audited;(2)To those persons whom the private entity has authorized in writing to receive such information;(3)To the officers, employees, or legal representatives of any other state agency which requests the information in writing for the purpose of investigating and enforcing civil or criminal matters. The written request will specify the particular information desired and the purpose for which the information is requested;(4)To any administrative or judicial body if the information is directly related to the resolution of an issue in the proceeding, or pursuant to an administrative or judicial order. However, no person may use a subpoena, discovery, or other applicable statutes to obtain such information;(5)To another state pursuant to an agreement between the State of South Dakota and the other state, but only if the other state agrees to keep the information confidential as set forth in §§1-27-28 to 1-27-32, inclusive;(6)To the attorney general, state's attorney, or any state, federal, or local law enforcement officer;(7)To a federal agency pursuant to the provisions of federal law;(8)To the extent necessary to submit any final reports or filings which are otherwise required by law to be prepared or filed;(9)Repealed by SL 2004, ch 25, §4.(10)To comply with federal law, rules, or program delegation requirements ; or(11)To the extent necessary to protect the health or welfare of the citizens of this state or nation pursuant to a court order obtained under the same process as orders issued pursuant to §15-6-65(b). Source: SL 1996, ch 12, §4; SL 1997, ch 13, §1; SL 2004, ch 25, §4
SD Codified L § 1-27-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-32 - Disclosure of confidential information as misdemeanor.

1-27-32. Disclosure of confidential information as misdemeanor.Disclosure of information made confidential by §§1-27-28 to 1-27-32, inclusive, except as provided in §1-27-31, is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1996, ch 12, §5; SL 2004, ch 25, §5
SD Codified L § 1-27-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-34 - Unified Judicial System and Public Utilities Commission exempt from certain records procedures.

1-27-34. Unified Judicial System and Public Utilities Commission exempt from certain records procedures.The provisions of §§1-27-35 to 1-27-43, inclusive, do not apply to the Unified Judicial System or Public Utilities Commission. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §2.
SD Codified L § 1-27-35 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-35 - Informal requests for disclosure of records--Costs of retrieval or reproduction.

1-27-35. Informal requests for disclosure of records--Costs of retrieval or reproduction.Any informal request for disclosure of documents or records shall be made to the custodian of the record. The custodian of the record may then provide the requestor with the document or record upon payment of the actual cost of mailing or transmittal, the actual cost of reproduction, or other fee established by statute or administrative rule. A requestor that makes an informal request requiring the dedication of staff time in excess of one hour may be required to pay the cost of the staff time necessary for the location, assembly, or reproduction of the public record. If any records are required or permitted to be made public upon request and no other rate is prescribed for reproduction or retrieval of such records, the Bureau of Administration shall establish, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, the maximum rate, or the formula for calculating rates, for reproduction and retrieval. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §3.
SD Codified L § 1-27-36 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-36 - Estimate of retrieval and reproduction cost--Waiver or reduction of fee.

1-27-36. Estimate of retrieval and reproduction cost--Waiver or reduction of fee.For any informal request reasonably likely to involve a fee in excess of fifty dollars, the custodian shall provide an estimate of cost to the requestor prior to assembling the documents or records and the requestor shall confirm in writing his or her acceptance of the cost estimate and agreement to pay. The custodian may exercise discretion to waive or reduce any fee required under this section if the waiver or reduction of the fee would be in the public interest. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §4.
SD Codified L § 1-27-37 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-37 - Written request for disclosure of records.

1-27-37. Written request for disclosure of records.If an informal request is denied in whole or in part by the custodian of a document or record, a written request may be made by the requestor pursuant to this section:(1)A written request may be made to the public record officer of the public entity involved. The public record officer shall promptly respond to the written request but in no event later than ten business days from receipt of the request. The public record officer shall respond to the request by:(a)Providing the record in whole or in part to the requestor upon payment of any applicable fees pursuant to §§1-27-35 and 1-27-36;(b)Denying the request for the record; or(c)Acknowledging that the public record officer has received the request and providing an estimate of the time reasonably required to further respond thereto;(2)Additional time to respond to the written request under subsection (1)(c) of this section may be based upon the need to clarify the nature and scope of the written request, to locate and assemble the information requested, to notify any third persons or government agencies affected by the written request, or to determine whether any of the information requested is not subject to disclosure and whether a denial should be made as to all or part of the written request;(3)If a written request is unclear, the public record officer may require the requestor to clarify which records are being sought. If the requestor fails to provide a written response to the public record officer's request for clarification within ten business days, the request shall be deemed withdrawn and no further action by the public records officer is required;(4)If the public record officer denies a written request in whole or in part, the denial shall be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for the denial;(5)If the public record officer fails to respond to a written request within ten business days, or fails to comply with the estimate provided under subsection (1)(3) of this section without provision of a revised estimate, the request shall be deemed denied. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §5.
SD Codified L § 1-27-38 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-38 - Civil action or administrative review of denial of written request or estimate of fees.

1-27-38. Civil action or administrative review of denial of written request or estimate of fees.If a public record officer denies a written request in whole or in part, or if the requestor objects to the public record officer's estimate of fees or time to respond to the request, a requestor may within ninety days of the denial commence a civil action by summons or, in the alternative, file a written notice of review with the Office of Hearing Examiners. The notice of review shall be mailed, via registered or certified mail, to the Office of Hearing Examiners and shall contain:(1)The name, address, and telephone number of the requestor;(2)The name and business address of the public record officer denying the request;(3)The name and business address of the agency, political subdivision, municipal corporation, or other entity from which the request has been denied;(4)A copy of the written request;(5)A copy of any denial or response from the public record officer; and(6)Any other information relevant to the request that the requestor desires to be considered. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §6.
SD Codified L § 1-27-39 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-39 - Response to notice of review.

1-27-39. Response to notice of review.Upon receipt, the Office of Hearing Examiners shall promptly mail a copy of the notice of review filed pursuant to §1-27-38 and all information submitted by the requestor to the public record officer named in the notice of review. The entity denying the written request may then file a written response to the Office of Hearing Examiners within ten business days. If the entity does not file a written response within ten business days, the Office of Hearing Examiners shall act on the information provided. The Office of Hearing Examiners shall provide a reasonable extension of time to file a written response upon written request or agreement of parties. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §7.
SD Codified L § 1-27-40 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-40 - Findings and decision of Office of Hearing Examiners.

1-27-40. Findings and decision of Office of Hearing Examiners.Upon receipt and review of the submissions of the parties, the Office of Hearing Examiners shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and a decision as to the issue presented. Before issuing a decision, the Office of Hearing Examiners may hold a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26 if good cause is shown. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §8.
SD Codified L § 1-27-40.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-40.1 - Time for compliance with decision or appeal.

1-27-40.1. Time for compliance with decision or appeal.If the office of hearing examiners enters a decision pursuant to §1-27-40 concluding that certain records shall be released or that the fee charged pursuant to §§1-27-35 and 1-27-36 was excessive, the public entity has thirty days after the opinion is issued to comply with the order or to file an appeal pursuant to §1-27-41. Source: SL 2011, ch 11, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-27-40.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-40.2 - Costs, disbursements, and civil penalty for unreasonable, bad faith denial of access.

1-27-40.2. Costs, disbursements, and civil penalty for unreasonable, bad faith denial of access.In a civil action filed pursuant to §1-27-38 or upon an appeal filed pursuant to §1-27-41, if the court determines that the public entity acted unreasonably and in bad faith the court may award costs, disbursements, and a civil penalty not to exceed fifty dollars for each day that the record or records were delayed through the fault of the public entity. Any civil penalty collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the state general fund. Source: SL 2011, ch 11, §2.
SD Codified L § 1-27-41 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-41 - Appeal.

1-27-41. Appeal.The aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the Office of Hearing Examiners to the circuit court pursuant to chapter 1-26. In any action or proceeding under §§1-27-35 to 1-27-43, inclusive, no document or record may be publicly released until a final decision or judgment is entered ordering its release. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §9.
SD Codified L § 1-27-42 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-42 - Public record officer for the state, county, municipality, township, school district, special district, or other entity.

1-27-42. Public record officer for the state, county, municipality, township, school district, special district, or other entity.The public record officer for the state is the secretary, constitutional officer, elected official, or commissioner of the department, office, or other division to which a request is directed. The public record officer for a county is the county auditor or the custodian of the record for law enforcement records. The public record officer for a first or second class municipality is the finance officer or the clerk or the custodian of the record for law enforcement records. The public record officer for a third class municipality is the president of the board of trustees or the custodian of the record for law enforcement records. The public record officer for an organized township is the township clerk. The public record officer for a school district is the district superintendent or CEO. The public record officer for a special district is the chairperson of the board of directors. The public record officer for any other entity not otherwise designated is the person who acts in the capacity of the chief financial officer or individual as designated by the entity. Source: SL 2008, ch 14, §10.
SD Codified L § 1-27-44 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-44 - Restriction on internet use of social security numbers by state agencies and political subdivisions.

1-27-44. Restriction on internet use of social security numbers by state agencies and political subdivisions.No state agency or any of its political subdivisions or any official, agent, or employee of any state agency or political subdivision may:(1)Knowingly release or post any person's social security number on the internet; or(2)Require any person to transmit the person's social security number over the internet, unless the connection is secure or the social security number is encrypted; or(3)Require any person to use the person's social security number to access an internet website, unless a password or unique personal identification number or other authentication device is also required to access the internet website. Source: SL 2008, ch 15, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-27-45 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 27 - Public Records And Files|Section 1-27-45 - Searchable internet website for posting and access of public records and financial information.

1-27-45. Searchable internet website for posting and access of public records and financial information.The state shall maintain a searchable internet website for the posting and access of public records and financial information of the state, municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions. The content and operation of the website shall be administered jointly by the Bureau of Administration, Bureau of Finance and Management, and Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. Source: SL 2009, ch 12, §1.