If the governing body of the municipality or county as applicable has approved a specific project pursuant to § 11-7-53, the housing and redevelopment commission of that municipality or county may initiate, construct, and carry on such public low-rent housing project. If such governing body does not so give its approval, then the housing and redevelopment commission may not initiate such low-rent housing project in the municipality or county as applicable.

Source: SDC Supp 1960, § 45.3611 (2) as enacted by SL 1969, ch 184 , § 2; SL 1987, ch 117 , § 2.