Payments under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 (August 13, 2018), which are exempt from taxation under 43 U.S.C. § 1620 (October 14, 1992), are excluded as income when determining eligibility for, or the amount of, the aid to families with dependent children assistance payment. Income that is not exempted from taxation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act must be considered to the same extent as any other income. Payments received by the member as a result of the investment of funds under this Act are considered income.

Source: 1 SDR 53, effective January 22, 1975; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 8 SDR 82, effective January 13, 1982 ; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1982-01-13.