There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 26 MINORS
Chapter 06. Children's Homes And Welfare Agencies
§26-6-8 License required to place child for adoption--Relatives and guardian excepted.
SD Codified L § 26-6-8 (through 2011) What's This?
26-6-8. License required to place child for adoption--Relatives and guardian excepted. No person other than the parents, guardian, or relatives within the second degree, and no firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, or organization other than a licensed child welfare agency, or the Department of Social Services, may place any child in the control and care of any person or place such child for adoption.
Source: SL 1939, ch 168, § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.3712; SL 1994, ch 351, § 47.
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