28-13-16. County commissioners to have responsibility for care and relief of poor persons.

The county commissioners in each county are responsible for the care and relief of all poor persons in the county as provided by this chapter as long as those persons remain eligible. The commissioners may designate a county official to assist in the coordination of poor relief information with other counties.

Source: SDC 1939, § 50.0201; SL 1980, ch 202, § 3; SL 1986, ch 234; SL 1997, ch 170, § 2.



SDLRC - Codified Law 28-13-16 - County commissioners to have responsibility for care and relief of poor persons.

28-13-16.1. Waiting period imposed at board's discretion while residency investigated.

The board of county commissioners may, except for their obligations under §§ 28-13-37 and 28-13-38, impose upon applicants for assistance such a reasonable waiting period as they may determine to be necessary in order to adequately investigate and consider all factors relevant to determining whether an applicant has established residency in good faith in the state, and in the county where the application is made.

Source: SL 1976, ch 173, § 4.



SDLRC - Codified Law 28-13-16 - County commissioners to have responsibility for care and relief of poor persons.

28-13-16.2. Intentional fraud or deceit to receive assistance.

Any applicant for assistance who knowingly makes any false statement, with intent to defraud, as to his financial status or other required information, or in any way intentionally deceives any county commissioner, or any welfare worker employed pursuant to § 28-13-22, in order to receive assistance, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1976, ch 173, § 5.