Nonrecurring income in the amount of thirty dollars or less that is received in the form of a gift is excluded up to a maximum of thirty dollars per recipient per calendar quarter.

A gift received by one member of the assistance unit without evidence it is intended for the entire assistance unit must be divided if the recipient claims that the gift is intended for the entire assistance unit. A gift for the entire assistance unit must be divided in the way that is most financially advantageous to the assistance unit.

For purposes of this section, "gift" means anything that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation. Birthday, Christmas, and graduation gifts are considered nonrecurring.

Source: 13 SDR 193, effective June 22, 1987; 14 SDR 40, effective September 24, 1987 ; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1987-09-24.