33-14-1.   Authorization to organize and maintain South Dakota State Guard distinct from National Guard. The Governor may organize and maintain within this state such military forces as the Governor deems necessary to protect life and property in this state. Such forces are additional to and distinct from the National Guard and are known as the South Dakota State Guard.

Source: SL 1941, ch 174, § 1; SL 1955, ch 144, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.01B01; SL 2007, ch 187, § 138.

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