An occupant or patient of any health care facility, licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 34-12, who has not otherwise established residency in accordance with § 28-13-3 in the county where such facility is situated, shall not establish residency in such county solely by virtue of becoming and remaining an occupant or patient of such facility.

Source: SL 1951, ch 254 , § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 50.0102-1; SL 1972, ch 158 , § 2; SL 1976, ch 173 , § 9.