South Dakota § 26-6-36 Definitions relating to religious child-placement agencies.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-6-36 — Definitions relating to religious child-placement agencies.

South Dakota § 26-6-36

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-5BCHILDREN'S HOMES AND WELFARE AGENCIES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-6-36 (2026).

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Terms used in §§ to 26-6-50 , inclusive, mean:

(1)"Child-placement agency," a private organization that receives and places children in foster homes or for adoption, with or without compensation, as a regular activity of that organization or that performs those services as an adjunct to other regular activities;

(2)"State benefit program," any program administered or funded by the state or by any agent on behalf of the state that provides cash, payments, grants, contracts, loans or in-kind assistance;

(3)"State,":

(a)The State of South Dakota or any political subdivision thereof;

(b)Any agency of the State of South Dakota or of a political subdivision of the state including any department, bureau, board, commission, council, court, or public institution of higher educat

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Terms used in §§ to 26-6-50 , inclusive, mean: (1) "Child-placement agency," a private organization that receives and places children in foster homes or for adoption, with or without compensation, as a regular activity of that organization or that performs those services as an adjunct to other regular activities; (2) "State benefit program," any program administered or funded by the state or by any agent on behalf of the state that provides cash, payments, grants, contracts, loans or in-kind assistance; (3) "State,": (a) The State of South Dakota or any political subdivision thereof; (b) Any agency of the State of South Dakota or of a political subdivision of the state including any department, bureau, board, commission, council, court, or public institution of higher education; (c) Any person acting under the authority of state law.