CHAPTER 5

(HB 1173)

Rule-making authority restricted regarding concealed weapons.


         ENTITLED, An Act to  limit the authority of the state agencies to promulgate rules restricting the application of permits to carry a concealed pistol.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

     Section  1.  That chapter 1-26 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     No state agency may adopt or promulgate any rule that restricts any right or privilege to carry or possess a pistol in contravention to authority being exercised in accordance with being licensed to carry a concealed pistol pursuant to chapter 23-7.

     Signed February 17, 2006
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