Adoptive homes shall be approved by the department or another agency licensed or authorized to place children in a state where the agency is located. When a child is placed in another state, interstate agreements and court authorizations, as required, shall have been completed.

Source: 2 SDR 62, effective April 5, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981.

General Authority: SDCL 26-4-9.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-9.1.