Each facility operated by limited liability partnership, a corporation, or political subdivision shall have an organized governing body legally responsible for the overall conduct of the facility. If the facility is operated by an individual or partnership, the individual or partnership shall carry out the functions in this chapter pertaining to the governing body. The governing body shall establish and maintain administration policies, procedures, or bylaws governing the operation of the facility.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 31 SDR 62, effective November 7, 2004; transferred from § 44:04:04:02, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5).