In establishing a health care data system pursuant to § 1-43-19, the Department of Health may by contract or agreement authorize any person or any public or private entity or any combination of persons or entities to implement and maintain any portion of the health care data system.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-43-20

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1993, ch 23, § 2.