S.D. Codified Laws § 34-3-1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 34-3-1 - Establishment of county department authorized-Definition of full-time health department

The board of county commissioners of any county of this state may establish within its county a full-time county health department and provide for the maintenance thereof. Full-time health departments shall be construed to be an organization under the immediate direction of a health officer and employing trained public health personnel who shall devote their entire working time to the prevention of disease and the promotion of public health.

SDCL 34-3-1

SL 1953, ch 129, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.18A01.