For the purposes of §§ 33A-2-12 to 33A-2-33 , inclusive, terms mean: (1) "Armed forces," the United States Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and their components, including both men and women; (2) "Bonus," the benefits provided under §§ 33A-2-10 to 33A-2-33 , inclusive; (3) "Dependents of deceased veterans," or "dependents," any person standing in relation to a deceased veteran of: surviving spouse, child, mother, father, foster mother or father, regardless of whether or not the person was actually dependent upon the deceased veteran; (4) "Secretary," the secretary of veterans affairs appointed pursuant to § 1-46A-1 ; (5) "Legal resident," a person who for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding entry into the armed forces of the United States as defined by subdivision (1) was a resident in good faith of the State of South Dakota; (6) "Veteran," any veteran as defined in § 33A-2-1 who served in the armed forces during the period beginning January 1, 1993, to a date to be determined by the South Dakota Legislature.
‹ Prev All South Dakota sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.