20:03:07:02.  Protected class defined. The term "protected class" as used in chapters 20:03:07 to 20:03:11, inclusive, means a class of persons of the same race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or ancestry.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 31, effective September 15, 1997.

          General Authority:SDCL 20-13-27.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 1-26-1(7), 20-13-1(16), 20-13-10, 20-13-11, 20-13-12, 20-13-13.