A provider may not withhold services to any eligible individual because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, handicap, political belief, marital or economic status, or national origin. A statement of compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall be submitted to the department upon request.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 17 SDR 4, effective July 16, 1990; 17 SDR 184, effective June 6, 1991.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.