1297A 95th Legislative Session 659
AMENDMENT 1297A FOR THE INTRODUCED BILL
Introduced by: Representative Qualm at the request of the Office of the Governor
An Act to grant the secretary of health certain authority during a public health emergency and to declare an emergency.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:
Section 1.
The
Solely
upon the direction of the Governor through Executive Order, the
secretary of health may order the closure of or place reasonable
restrictions on the use of any public or private location, including
a business, park, school, or other location that promotes public
gathering, if reasonably necessary to slow or prevent the spread of
communicable diseases during a public health emergency declared
pursuant to § 34-22-42 or an emergency declared by the
Governor pursuant to § 34-48A-5.
Section 2. This Act is repealed on July 1, 2021.
Section 3. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
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