28-1-29. Public assistance records confidential--Exceptions.
Any application or record concerning any applicant for, or recipient of, public assistance provided under the laws of this state through the Department of Social Services is confidential except:
(1)For inspection by any person duly authorized by this state or the United States in connection with the person's official duties;
(2)For the purpose of fair hearings as provided by law.
Source: SDC 1939, §55.3622; SL 1941, ch 311; SL 1953, ch 295, §1; SL 2004, ch 167, §20.