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SD Codified L § 33A-1-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-16 - Benefits secured by department--Instruction for county and tribal veterans service officers.

33A-1-16. Benefits secured by department--Instruction for county and tribal veterans service officers.The Department of Veterans Affairs shall cooperate with all national, state, county, municipal, and private social agencies in securing to veterans, National Guard or Reserve members, and their dependents the benefits provided by national, state, and county laws, municipal ordinances, or public or private social agencies. To that end, the department may hold schools of instruction for county and tribal veterans service officers, or call in for instruction individual county or tribal veterans service officers if, in the judgment of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the giving of such instructions or holding of such schools is in the best interest of the work of the department. Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §5; SL 1947, ch 184; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0405 (5); SL 2007, ch 187, §153; SDCL §33-16-18; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §149, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 151, §1; SL 2011, ch 152, §9.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-19 - Assistant attorney general assigned to department.

33A-1-19. Assistant attorney general assigned to department.The attorney general shall assign to the Department of Veterans Affairs an assistant attorney general who is, if available, an honorably discharged war veteran. The assistant attorney general shall serve the department for a period of time deemed necessary for the adequate protection of the interests of veterans and of the state. Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §10; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0410; SL 2007, ch 187, §155; SDCL §33-16-21; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-20 - Investigative authority of department--Access to records.

33A-1-20. Investigative authority of department--Access to records.The Department of Veterans Affairs has access to the records of penal and charitable institutions and may investigate the status of veterans in such institutions. The department may report to the heads of such institutions and if necessary to the Governor any recommendations for the benefit of such veterans. Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §7; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0407; SL 2007, ch 187, §156; SDCL §33-16-22; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-21 - Department records as confidential--Exceptions.

33A-1-21. Department records as confidential--Exceptions.The contents of, and all files, records, reports, papers, and documents pertaining to, any claim for the benefits of this chapter, or chapters 33A-2 to 33A-5, inclusive, whether pending or adjudicated, are confidential and privileged except to the veteran, a veteran's dependents or their duly authorized agents. However, investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for the benefits of this chapter, or chapters 33A-2 to 33A-5, inclusive, are exempt from release to the extent that the disclosure of the material would reveal the identity of the source who furnished information to the department under an express promise that the identity of the source would be held in confidence, or, prior to July 1, 1985, under an implied promise that the identity of the source would be held in confidence. Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0408; SL 1984, ch 12, §65; SL 1985, ch 274; SDCL §33-16-23; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-22 - County veterans' service officer--Approval by secretary of veterans affairs--Term of office.

33A-1-22. County veterans' service officer--Approval by secretary of veterans affairs--Term of office.The board of county commissioners of each county in this state shall employ or join with another county or counties in employing a county veterans' service officer who, before such employment takes effect, is approved by the state secretary of veterans affairs. The county veteran's service officer's first appointment ends on the first Monday in January of the second year subsequent to the year of the appointment. The county veteran's service officer may be reappointed for terms of four years for each term. The appointment is subject to removal by the board or boards of county commissioners upon the recommendation of the state secretary of veterans' affairs or for cause. Source: SL 1945, ch 183, §1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SL 1976, ch 206, §2; SL 2007, ch 187, §157; SDCL §33-16-24; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §150, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-23 - County commissioners to assist service officer.

33A-1-23. County commissioners to assist service officer.The board or boards of county commissioners shall furnish the county veterans' service officer with such assistance and clerical help as may be necessary, when, in the opinion of the board or boards of county commissioners and the Department of Veterans Affairs such action would be in the public interest. Source: SL 1945, ch 183, §1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SDCL §33-16-25; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-24 - Duties of county veterans' service officer--Direction by department.

33A-1-24. Duties of county veterans' service officer--Direction by department.Each county veterans' service officer shall provide, within the county or counties employing the officer, local contact between fieldmen of the Department of Veterans Affairs and persons in the armed service or those discharged from such service, and the dependents of such persons. The county veteran's service officer shall aid or assist volunteer service officers in securing evidence and perfecting claims; advise those in the armed service and veterans or their dependents of benefits available to them; and aid them in completing required forms and complying with regulations. The county veteran's service officer works under the direction of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Source: SL 1945, ch 183, §1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SL 2007, ch 187, §158; SDCL §33-16-26; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2015, ch 174, §3, eff. Feb. 18, 2015.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-25 - Qualifications of county veterans' officer.

33A-1-25. Qualifications of county veterans' officer.Each county veterans' service officer shall be a veteran who has served in the armed forces of the United States and is a citizen of the United States. Source: SL 1945, ch 183, §1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SL 1989, ch 285; SDCL §33-16-27; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §12.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-26 - Training program for county veterans service officers--Attendance and testing--Certification of compliance.

33A-1-26. Training program for county veterans service officers--Attendance and testing--Certification of compliance.The Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish a training program for county veterans service officers. Every county veterans service officer employed under the provisions of this chapter shall annually complete the training program established by the department and successfully complete a test administered by the department. The secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall certify training compliance to the board of county commissioners. The secretary shall recommend against reappointment of any county veterans service officer not in compliance with the provisions of this section. Source: SL 1975, ch 214; SL 1990, ch 265; SL 2000, ch 163, §1; SDCL §33-16-27.1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §151, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-28 - Salary and expenses of county service officer--Office space and equipment.

33A-1-28. Salary and expenses of county service officer--Office space and equipment.A county veterans' service officer may be employed either part time or full time. The salary and necessary mileage and expense allowance of the officer shall be determined by the board or boards of county commissioners employing the officer. The officer shall be provided with office space, office fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, either in the courthouse or some other central and accessible place. Source: SL 1945, ch 183, §1; SL 1949, ch 156; SL 1953, ch 218, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0412; SL 1968, ch 161; SL 1976, ch 206, §3; SL 2007, ch 187, §159; SDCL §33-16-28; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-29 - Tribal veterans' service officers.

33A-1-29. Tribal veterans' service officers.Indian tribes, as defined in subdivision 2-14-2(14), may appoint veterans' service officers who shall serve under the same terms and conditions as county veterans' service officers, as provided for in §§33A-1-22 to 33A-1-28, inclusive. Such officers shall be known as tribal veterans' service officers. Source: SL 1975, ch 215; SDCL §33-16-28.1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-30 - Salary reimbursement and services for Indian tribes and service officers--Tribes responsible for financial obligations.

33A-1-30. Salary reimbursement and services for Indian tribes and service officers--Tribes responsible for financial obligations.Such Indian tribes and veterans' service officers shall receive the same salary reimbursement and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs as those available to county commissioners and county veteran service officers under the provisions of this chapter.Such Indian tribes shall be entirely responsible for all financial obligations accrued by veterans' service officers, appointed pursuant to the terms of §33A-1-29, except as provided in this section. Source: SL 1975, ch 215; SL 1979, ch 232; SDCL §33-16-28.2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-31 - State aid for salaries of county service officers--Maximum reimbursement.

33A-1-31. State aid for salaries of county service officers--Maximum reimbursement.The Department of Veterans Affairs may establish, implement, and maintain a program for providing financial assistance to counties in paying the salaries of county veterans' service officers. Any program established and maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall provide for assistance to applying counties on the basis of one dollar of state funds for each four dollars of county funds provided for payment of the salary of the county veterans' service officer of the applying county. No county may be reimbursed in excess of twenty-five percent of the basic salary schedule outlined in §33A-1-32 for any fiscal year. Source: SL 1977, ch 273, §1; SL 1991, ch 267, §1; SDCL §33-16-28.3; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-32 - Basic salary schedule for county service officers.

33A-1-32. Basic salary schedule for county service officers.The basic salary schedule for county veterans' service officers, which may be adopted by any board of county commissioners, is:(1)For counties with population of 50,000 and over, $18,750 per annum;(2)For counties with population of 20,000 to 50,000, $17,500 per annum;(3)For counties with population of 10,000 to 20,000, $15,000 per annum;(4)For counties with population of 5,000 to 10,000, $11,250 per annum;(5)For counties with population up to 5,000, $7,500 annually. Source: SL 1977, ch 273, §2; SL 1984, ch 238, §1; SL 1991, ch 267, §2; SL 2009, ch 160, §1; SDCL §33-16-28.4; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 20, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-33 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-33 - Training of county officer required for state reimbursement.

33A-1-33. Training of county officer required for state reimbursement.A county may only be reimbursed pursuant to §33A-1-31 if the county veterans' service officer employed has undergone training pursuant to §§33A-1-16 and 33A-1-26. Source: SL 1977, ch 273, §3; SDCL §33-16-28.5; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-1-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans' Agencies|Section 33A-1-34 - Construction of chapter.

33A-1-34. Construction of chapter.The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally in order to effectuate its purposes. Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §13; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0411; SDCL §33-16-29; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-1 - Veteran defined.

33A-2-1. Veteran defined.For the purposes of all statutes relating to rights, privileges, ceremonial recognition, exemptions, and benefits (except a state bonus) of veterans and their dependents, the term, veteran, means any person who:(1)Has served the full obligation for active duty, reserve, or National Guard service in the military, or received an early discharge for a medical condition, hardship, reduction in force, or at the convenience of the military; and(2)Has been separated or discharged from such service honorably or under honorable conditions.For purposes of this section, the term, benefits, includes veterans designation on a driver license or identification card, veterans license plates, veterans job preference, and burial benefits pursuant to §33A-5-2. Source: New section implementing direction to Revisor of Statutes in SL 1967, ch 174, §2, to provide for a single and uniform definition; SL 1994, ch 267, §1; SL 2007, ch 187, §160; SDCL §33-17-1; SL 2010, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §13; SL 2015, ch 177, §1.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-2 - Wartime veteran and qualifying military service defined.

33A-2-2. Wartime veteran and qualifying military service defined.For purposes of all statutes relating to rights, privileges, exemptions, and benefits of wartime veterans and their dependents, the term, wartime veteran, means any veteran who has performed qualifying military service or any person who has performed qualifying military service and then been released to any National Guard or Reserve component of the armed forces of the United States. Qualifying military service is:(1)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more during the period from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, inclusive;(2)Active duty for one day or more during the period from July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918, inclusive, performed by a citizen of the United States in the armed forces of any nation that was allied with the United States during any part of the period from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, inclusive;(3)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more during the period from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, inclusive;(4)Active duty for one day or more during the period from September 1, 1939, to December 31, 1946, inclusive, performed by a citizen of the United States in the armed forces of any nation that was allied with the United States during any part of the period from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, inclusive;(5)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more during the period from June 25, 1950, to May 7, 1975, inclusive;(6)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more during the period from August 2, 1990, until the end of hostilities as determined by the Legislature;(7)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more in a military action for which the veteran earned an armed forces expeditionary medal or other United States campaign, expeditionary, or service medal awarded for participation outside the boundaries of the United States in combat operations against hostile forces; or(8)Active duty in the armed forces of the United States for one day or more if the veteran has established the existence of a service-connected disability.Service on active duty by any Reserve or National Guard personnel for training may not be construed as service on active duty, unless the Department of Veterans Affairs determines, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, that such training involved the person in direct participation in or direct support of combat operations against a hostile force. Source: SL 1967, ch 174, §2; SL 1970, ch 194, §2; SL 1976, ch 30, §3; SL 1980, ch 236; SL 1990, ch 266; SL 1992, ch 237, §1; SL 2003, ch 175, §1; SL 2004, ch 224, §1; SL 2007, ch 187, §161; SDCL §33-17-2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §14; SL 2020, ch 140, § 3.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-4 - Veterans affairs department special revenue fund established.

33A-2-4. Veterans affairs department special revenue fund established.There is hereby established in the state treasury a "veterans affairs department special revenue fund." Said fund shall be used for the benefit of South Dakota veterans. Source: SL 1967, ch 177; SL 2009, ch 161, §1; SDCL 33-17-3; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-5 - Disbursements from fund.

33A-2-5. Disbursements from fund.Disbursements from the veterans affairs department special revenue fund shall be made by warrants drawn by the state auditor upon vouchers approved by the secretary of veterans affairs. Source: SL 1967, ch 177; SDCL §33-17-6; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-6 - Tax exemption for certain military sales outlets--Exceptions.

33A-2-6. Tax exemption for certain military sales outlets--Exceptions.Notwithstanding any other provisions of the laws of this state, any instrumentality of the armed forces of the United States, including voluntary unincorporated organizations of military personnel, located on exclusive federal areas, engaged in resale activities may procure articles of merchandise from wholesalers, distributors, or manufacturers located in this state. No excise tax of this state, direct or indirect, other than those on intoxicating liquor or wine, may be imposed upon the sale, use, delivery, or storage of articles of merchandise to any instrumentality of the armed forces of the United States, including voluntary unincorporated organizations of military personnel, located on exclusive federal areas, engaged in resale activities, except state excise taxes that are specifically authorized by acts of the Congress of the United States. Source: SDC 1939, §41.0162 as added by SL 1951, ch 207; SL 2007, ch 187, §165; SDCL §33-17-12; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-7 - Credit for amount of tax already paid.

33A-2-7. Credit for amount of tax already paid.If the tax referred to in §33A-2-6 has been paid on articles of merchandise so sold by wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers to such instrumentalities of the armed forces of the United States, including voluntary unincorporated organizations of army or navy personnel, located on exclusive federal areas, as evidenced by the affixing of stamps thereto, and such sales are exempted from tax by §33A-2-6, then the secretary of revenue may authorize the state treasurer to allow any such wholesaler, distributor, or manufacturer a credit equal to the amount of the tax paid on such articles against future stamp purchases. Source: SDC 1939, §41.0162 as added by SL 1951, ch 207; SL 1973, ch 2 (Ex. Ord. 73-1), §278; SDCL §33-17-13; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 33A-2-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 33A - Veterans Affairs|Chapter 02 - Veterans' And Servicemember Benefits|Section 33A-2-8 - Free recordation of military discharges--Availability of document--Request form.

33A-2-8. Free recordation of military discharges--Availability of document--Request form.The provisions of subdivision 43-28-2(7) apply to any certificate of discharge of any person who is a veteran as defined in §33A-2-1. The certificate shall be recorded without charge and a certified copy of each version of the veteran's discharge, excluding any copy that does not reflect the veteran's character of discharge, shall be furnished to the person named in the certificate or the person's dependents without charge if requested for the purpose of presenting or prosecuting a claim for compensation or pension. Otherwise, a discharge document recorded by the recorder or a designated official may be made available only to the veteran, the veteran's parents, the veteran's next of kin, the veteran's legal representative, a county veterans service officer, a nationally accredited veterans' organization service officer, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the veteran's designee. Any person requesting a discharge document shall complete a form containing a statement specifying the person's eligibility to receive the document based upon this section. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall provide the forms to each county register of deeds. Source: SL 1943, ch 37; SL 1953, ch 23; SDC Supp 1960, §12.0712-1; SL 2003, ch 176, §1; SDCL §33-17-14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §§20, 152, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §16; SL 2015, ch 174, §4, eff. Feb. 18, 2015; SL 2018, ch 199, §3.