The department's approval shall be required for the placement of a child out of this state, and for the placement of a child into South Dakota from outside the state when the child will be living in a home other than the home of a legally responsible parent, relative, or guardian or in a facility or institution which is primarily educational or medical in character.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981.

General Authority: SDCL 26-13-1 (Art. VII).

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-13-1 (Art. III).