What is South Dakota's law on administrative procedures act?

South Dakota's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. (SDCL Chapter 1-26)

South Dakota law

Administrative Laws in South Dakota.

South Dakota administrative law is governed by the Administrative Procedures Act (SDCL Chapter 1-26), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Rules are published in the South Dakota Administrative Rules. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing examiners or the Office of Hearing Examiners. Final agency decisions are reviewable in Circuit Court.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key South Dakota Statutes

Administrative Procedures ActSDCL Chapter 1-26

South Dakota's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases.

Judicial ReviewSDCL § 1-26-37

Final agency decisions are reviewable in Circuit Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence, within agency authority, and not arbitrary or capricious.

South Dakota Administrative RulesSDCL § 1-26-6

Official compilation of state agency rules. Rules must be filed with the Legislative Research Council.

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Official Sources

SD Legislative Research Council — Admin Rules South Dakota Codified Laws

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