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2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 13 - National Guard Technicians' Retirement Contributions › Section 33-13-8 - State sponsorship--Expenditure of state funds prohibited.

33-13-8. State sponsorship--Expenditure of state funds prohibited.
Any payment made to the State of South Dakota pursuant to §33-13-7 is considered as state sponsorship, but the expenditure of any state funds in connection with activities authorized by §33-13-7 is prohibited.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 192, §2; SL 2007, ch 187, §137.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-1 - Authorization to organize and maintain South Dakota State Guard distinct from National Guard.

33-14-1. Authorization to organize and maintain South Dakota State Guard distinct from National Guard.
The Governor may organize and maintain within this state such military forces as the Governor deems necessary to protect life and property in this state. Such forces are additional to and distinct from the National Guard and are known as the South Dakota State Guard.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §1; SL 1955, ch 144, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B01; SL 2007, ch 187, §138.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-2 - Promulgation of rules by department.

33-14-2. Promulgation of rules by department.
The Department of the Military may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, governing the enlistment, organization, administration, equipment, maintenance, training, and discipline of the South Dakota State Guard.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §2; SL 1955, ch 144, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B02; SL 1986, ch 272, §14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §18, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-3 - Requisition of arms and equipment from Department of Army--Availability of armories and equipment.

33-14-3. Requisition of arms and equipment from Department of Army--Availability of armories and equipment.
For the use of the South Dakota State Guard, the Governor may requisition from the Department of the Army any arms and equipment that are available. The Governor may make available to the South Dakota State Guard the facilities of state armories and their equipment and such other state premises and property as are available.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §4; SL 1955, ch 144, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B04; SL 2007, ch 187, §139.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-4 - Appropriations to National Guard.

33-14-4. Appropriations to National Guard.
All appropriations made to the National Guard are deemed to have been appropriated to both the National Guard and the South Dakota State Guard.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 144, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B01; SL 2007, ch 187, §140.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-5 - Composition of state guard--Uniform.

33-14-5. Composition of state guard--Uniform.
The South Dakota State Guard shall be composed of officers commissioned or assigned, and such able-bodied male citizens of the state as shall volunteer for service therein, supplemented, if necessary, by men of the militia enrolled by draft or otherwise as provided by law. Such forces may be uniformed if so directed by the Governor and funds are available for the purpose.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §1; SL 1955, ch 144, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B01.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-6 - Out-of-state service not required.

33-14-6. Out-of-state service not required.
The South Dakota State Guard is not required to serve outside the boundaries of this state except as provided by §33-14-7.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B05; SL 2007, ch 187, §141.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-7 - Fresh pursuit of offender beyond state border--Conditions.

33-14-7. Fresh pursuit of offender beyond state border--Conditions.
Any organization, unit, or detachment of the South Dakota State Guard, upon order of the officer in immediate command of the organization, unit, or detachment, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies, or enemy forces beyond the borders of this state into another state until they are apprehended or captured by the organization, unit, or detachment or until the military or police forces of the other state or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons. However, no such pursuit beyond state borders may be undertaken unless the other state has given authority by law for such pursuit by the forces of this state. Any such person who is apprehended or captured in the other state by an organization, unit, or detachment of the forces of this state shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of the state in which the person is taken or to the United States. However, such a surrender does not constitute a waiver by this state of its right to extradite or prosecute the person for any crime committed in this state.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B05; SL 2007, ch 187, §142.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-8 - Private organizations prohibited from enlisting as unit.

33-14-8. Private organizations prohibited from enlisting as unit.
No civil organization, society, club, post, order, fraternity, association, brotherhood, body, union, league, or other combination of persons or civil group may be enlisted in the South Dakota State Guard as an organization or unit.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B08; SL 2007, ch 187, §143.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-9 - Qualifications of members--Citizenship--Previous expulsion from military service.

33-14-9. Qualifications of members--Citizenship--Previous expulsion from military service.
No person may be commissioned or enlisted in the South Dakota State Guard who is not a citizen of the United States or who has been expelled or dishonorably discharged from any military or naval organization of this state, or of another state, or of the United States.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §9; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B09; SL 2007, ch 187, §144.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-10 - Oath for officers.

33-14-10. Oath for officers.
The oath to be taken by officers commissioned in the South Dakota State Guard shall be substantially in the form prescribed for officers of the national guard, substituting the words South Dakota State Guard where necessary.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §10; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B10.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-11 - Term of enlistment--Renewal--Oath for enlisted members.

33-14-11. Term of enlistment--Renewal--Oath for enlisted members.
No person may be enlisted in the South Dakota State Guard for more than one year, but such enlistment may be renewed. The oath to be taken upon enlistment in the South Dakota State Guard shall be substantially in the form prescribed for enlisted members of the National Guard, substituting the words South Dakota State Guard where necessary.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §11; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B11; SL 2007, ch 187, §145.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-12 - Members to serve without pay except on active duty--Rate of pay.

33-14-12. Members to serve without pay except on active duty--Rate of pay.
The officers and men of the South Dakota State Guard shall serve without pay, except when called out for active duty by the Governor. Members called out for service shall receive the same pay and allowances for the time spent on active duty as would be received by members of the national guard performing like service.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B03.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-13 - National guard laws as governing state guard.

33-14-13. National guard laws as governing state guard.
The South Dakota State Guard shall, in so far as practicable be governed by and subject to the laws of the state pertaining to the national guard.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 144, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B01.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-14 - Uniform State Code of Military Justice applicable.

33-14-14. Uniform State Code of Military Justice applicable.
If the South Dakota State Guard or any part of the South Dakota State Guard is ordered out for active service, the Uniform State Code of Military Justice, found in chapter 33-10, is applicable to members of the South Dakota National Guard in relation to courts-martial, their jurisdiction, the limits of punishment, and the rules and regulations prescribed under the Uniform State Code of Military Justice and are in full force and effect with respect to the South Dakota State Guard.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §12; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B12 (1); SL 2007, ch 187, §146; SL 2012, ch 173, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-15 - Draft into federal service not authorized--Members not exempt from draft.

33-14-15. Draft into federal service not authorized--Members not exempt from draft.
Nothing in this chapter authorizes any part of the South Dakota State Guard to be called, ordered, or in any manner drafted as such into the military service of the United States. However, no person by reason of the person's enlistment or commission in any such forces may be exempted from military service under any law of the United States.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §7; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B07; SL 2007, ch 187, §147.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 14 - South Dakota State Guard › Section 33-14-16 - Immunity from arrest while performing military duties--Exceptions--Exemption from other public duties.

33-14-16. Immunity from arrest while performing military duties--Exceptions--Exemption from other public duties.
No officer or enlisted member of the South Dakota State Guard may be arrested on any warrant, except for treason or felony, while going to, remaining at, or returning from a place where the officer or member is ordered to attend for military duty. Every officer and enlisted member serving in the South Dakota State Guard is exempt from service upon any posse comitatus and from jury duty.
Source:
SL 1941, ch 174, §12; SDC Supp 1960, §41.01B12 (2); SL 2007, ch 187, §148.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 21 - Civil Air Patrol › Section 33-21-1 - Creation of Civil Air Patrol--Commanding officer.

33-21-1. Creation of Civil Air Patrol--Commanding officer.
There is hereby created and established the South Dakota Civil Air Patrol, the head of which shall be the duly appointed commanding officer of the Civil Air Patrol, South Dakota wing.
Source:
SL 1953, ch 342, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §55.11A01; SL 1974, ch 3, §34; SDCL §50-3-1; SL 2019, ch. 203, §82.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 21 - Civil Air Patrol › Section 33-21-2 - Purposes of Civil Air Patrol--Cooperation with federal government.

33-21-2. Purposes of Civil Air Patrol--Cooperation with federal government.
The Civil Air Patrol is hereby authorized upon the direction of the Governor, to fully cooperate with any department or agency of the State of South Dakota, or with the United States government or any department or agency thereof, for the purposes of providing communications, rescue work, mercy missions, aerial observation, or any other function within the scope of the activity of the Civil Air Patrol.
Source:
SL 1953, ch 342, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.11A02; SDCL §50-3-2; SL 2019, ch. 203, §82.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33 - Military Affairs › Chapter 21 - Civil Air Patrol › Section 33-21-3 - Patrol continued within Department of the Military--Records and reports.

33-21-3. Patrol continued within Department of the Military--Records and reports.
The Civil Air Patrol shall continue within the Department of the Military, and shall retain all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The patrol shall submit such records, information, and reports in the form and at such times as required by the adjutant general, except that the patrol shall report at least annually.
Source:
SL 1973, ch 2, §275; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §§18, 21; SDCL §50-3-3; SL 2019, ch. 203, §82.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-1 - Veteran defined.

33A-1-1. Veteran defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, a veteran is a person who meets the provisions of §33A-2-1.
Source:
SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §1; SL 1953, ch 218, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0401; SL 2007, ch 187, §149; SDCL §33-16-1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §1; SL 2015, ch 174, §1, eff. Feb. 18, 2015.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-2 - Department assistance to veterans and dependents.

33A-1-2. Department assistance to veterans and dependents.
The Department of Veterans Affairs shall aid in meeting the emergency needs of dependents of men and women in the armed services and shall represent the interest of veterans and their dependents in claims they have against the federal government or other agencies growing out of the service of those veterans.
Source:
SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §1; SL 1953, ch 218, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0401; SDCL §33-16-2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §§20, 23, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-3 - Office space for department.

33A-1-3. Office space for department.
Office space for the Department of Veterans Affairs must be provided in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building or in other suitable space at the state capital.
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §9; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0409; SDCL §33-16-3; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §141, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2023, ch 111, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-8 - Promulgation of rules on procedures and standards.

33A-1-8. Promulgation of rules on procedures and standards.
The Department of Veterans Affairs may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to:
(1)Provide procedures and standards for department personnel to act as agents for veterans pursuant to §33A-1-13;
(2)Provide procedures and standards for cooperation and administration of burial of veterans pursuant to §33A-1-15;
(3)Provide procedures and requirements to assist in securing veterans' benefits and to train county and tribal veterans service officers to provide such assistance pursuant to §33A-1-16; and
(4)Provide procedures for investigations pursuant to §33A-1-20.
Source:
SL 1986, ch 272, §21; SL 1993, ch 213, §219; SDCL §33-16-7.1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §5; SL 2015, ch 174, §2, eff. Feb. 18, 2015; SL 2018, ch 199, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-10 - Office and personnel.

33A-1-10. Office and personnel.
The secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain an office and field force to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including representation at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in this state.
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0404; SL 1965, ch 174, §1; SL 2007, ch 187, §151; SDCL §33-16-11; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §145, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §6; SL 2023, ch 111, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-11 - Annual report.

33A-1-11. Annual report.
The secretary shall make an annual written report to the Governor. The report must be open to public inspection.
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §6; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0406; SDCL §33-16-12; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §146, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2023, ch 111, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-12 - Qualifications of employees--Duties.

33A-1-12. Qualifications of employees--Duties.
All employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs below the level of secretary shall be selected as provided by chapter 3-6D. However, any employee that holds the title of state veterans service officer must be a veteran who has served in the armed forces of the United States and is a citizen of the United States. All other employees must be veterans, if available. These employees shall perform duties assigned to them by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Source: SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0404; SL 2007, ch 187, §152; SDCL §33-16-13; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §147, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2015, ch 176, §1; SL 2023, ch 111, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-13 - Representation of veterans.

33A-1-13. Representation of veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs shall act as the agent of any veteran, National Guard or Reserve member, and any dependent of a veteran or member of the state having a claim against the United States arising from or connected with service in the armed forces. The department shall prosecute the claim without charge.
Source:
SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §5; SL 1947, ch 184; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0405 (1); SDCL §33-16-14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §7.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-15 - Burial of veterans.

33A-1-15. Burial of veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs shall cooperate in the administration of laws relating to burial of veterans and of other state laws for veterans' benefits.
Source:
SL 1944 (SS), ch 3, §5; SL 1947, ch 184; SDC Supp 1960, §41.0405 (4); SDCL §33-16-17; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §148, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-16 - Benefits secured by department.

33A-1-16. Benefits secured by department.
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.
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; SL 2023, ch 111, §5.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 veterans 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; SL 2023, ch 111, §6.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-28 - Salary and budget of county service officer--Office space and equipment.

33A-1-28. Salary and budget 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 budget of the officer is determined by the board or boards of county commissioners employing the officer. The officer must be provided with a secure office space, office fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, either in the courthouse or some other central and accessible location.
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; SL 2023, ch 111, §7.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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. 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; SL 2023, ch 111, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 01 - State And County Veterans Agencies › Section 33A-1-32 - County service officers--Basic salary schedule.

33A-1-32. County service officers--Basic salary schedule.
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, $20,625 a year;
(2)For counties with population of 20,000 to 50,000, $19,250 a year;
(3)For counties with population of 10,000 to 20,000, $16,500 a year;
(4)For counties with population of 5,000 to 10,000, $12,375 a year; and
(5)For counties with population up to 5,000, $8,250 a year.
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; SL 2023, ch 112, §1.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-9 - National Guard members ordered to active duty--Federal protections.

33A-2-9. National Guard members ordered to active duty--Federal protections.
Any resident of this state who is a member of any state's National Guard who is ordered to active duty service by the Governor of that state or the President of the United States has all protections afforded to persons serving on federal active duty by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003, 54 Stat. 1178, 50 App. U.S.C.A. 501-548 and 560-591, as amended to January 1, 2007, and by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, 108 Stat. 3149, 38 U.S.C.A. 4301 to 4333, as amended to January 1, 2007.
Source:
SL 2002, ch 164, §1; SL 2007, ch 187, §166; SDCL §33-17-15.1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2018, ch 200, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-10 - Veterans' bonus program--Definitions.

33A-2-10. Veterans' bonus program--Definitions.
For the purposes of §§33A-2-12 to 33A-2-33, inclusive, terms mean:
(1)"Armed forces," the United States Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and their components, including both men and women;
(2)"Bonus," the benefits provided under §§33A-2-10 to 33A-2-33, inclusive;
(3)"Dependents of deceased veterans," or "dependents," any person standing in relation to a deceased veteran of: surviving spouse, child, mother, father, foster mother or father, regardless of whether or not the person was actually dependent upon the deceased veteran;
(4)"Secretary," the secretary of veterans affairs appointed pursuant to §1-46A-1;
(5)"Legal resident," a person who for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding entry into the armed forces of the United States as defined by subdivision (1) was a resident in good faith of the State of South Dakota;
(6)"Veteran," any veteran as defined in §33A-2-1 who served in the armed forces during the period beginning January 1, 1993, to a date to be determined by the South Dakota Legislature.
Source:
SL 1969, ch 173, §1; SL 1991, ch 268, §1; SL 1992, ch 238, §1; SL 2004, ch 225, §1, eff. Mar. 9, 2004; SL 2007, ch 187, §167; SDCL §33-17-16; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §§19, 20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2020, ch 140, § 4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-11 - Bonus board abolished--Performance of functions.

33A-2-11. Bonus board abolished--Performance of functions.
The Veterans' Bonus Board is abolished, and all its functions shall be administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Source:
SL 1973, ch 2 (Ex. Ord. 73-1), §274; SDCL §33-17-17.1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §17; SL 2020, ch 140, § 5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-12 - Employees of department.

33A-2-12. Employees of department.
The secretary shall appoint such officers and employ such clerks, assistants, and other help as may be necessary, with utmost regard to existing veterans preference laws, and shall fix their bonds, salaries, and compensation.
Source:
SL 1969, ch 173, §4; SDCL §33-17-19; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §153, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2011, ch 152, §18.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-13 - Eligibility for bonus--Dependents of deceased veterans.

33A-2-13. Eligibility for bonus--Dependents of deceased veterans.
A veterans bonus shall be paid to any veteran, or to the dependents of a deceased veteran, if the veteran was a legal resident of the State of South Dakota for at least six months immediately preceding entry into the armed forces of the United States, if the veteran is still in the armed forces or was separated or discharged from the armed forces honorably or under honorable conditions, and if the veteran either:
(1)Served for at least thirty days on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and received or is eligible to receive the armed forces expeditionary medal, Kosovo campaign medal, global war on terrorism expeditionary medal, global war on terrorism service medal, Afghanistan campaign medal, Iraq campaign medal, or southwest Asia service medal or other United States campaign or service medal awarded for participation outside the boundaries of the United States in combat operations against hostile forces for service in the armed forces from January 1, 1993, to a date to be determined by the South Dakota Legislature; or
(2)Served for at least thirty days on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, a portion of which shall have been during the period from September 11, 2001, to a date to be determined by the South Dakota Legislature.
The act of performing military duty in the State of South Dakota at an assigned military station does not in itself constitute residency for bonus purposes. However, a veteran who does not meet the South Dakota residency requirements of this section, but who would otherwise qualify for a bonus pursuant to this section based on service in a unit of the South Dakota National Guard or a South Dakota-based unit of the armed forces reserve, is eligible for the bonus if the veteran is not eligible for a similar benefit from any other state.
Source:
SL 1969, ch 173, §7; SL 1973, ch 219, §1; SL 1991, ch 268, §2; SL 1992, ch 238, §2; SL 1993, ch 243, §1; SL 2004, ch 225, §2, eff. Mar. 9, 2004; SL 2007, ch 187, §168; SDCL §33-17-20; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 33A - Veterans Affairs › Chapter 02 - Veterans And Servicemember Benefits › Section 33A-2-14 - Eligibility for bonus--National Guard or reserve personnel.

33A-2-14. Eligibility for bonus--National Guard or reserve personnel.
Any person who served in the National Guard or reserve and who served a period of active duty for training in the federal forces may not be included among the beneficiaries of §§33A-2-10 to 33A-2-33, inclusive, unless the person was called for further active duty. If the person was called for further active duty, the person is eligible for the bonus for the time so served and for the time spent in active duty for training if that time was within the eligible period fixed in §33A-2-13. However, the department may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to specify special circumstances under which service by a person who served in the National Guard or reserve in a training or active duty status may qualify for the bonus if the service involved participation in or direct support of military operations or activities that would qualify for benefits under §33A-2-13.
Source:
SL 1969, ch 173, §7; SL 1992, ch 238, §3; SL 2007, ch 187, §169; SDCL §33-17-21; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §20, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2018, ch 199, §4.