If the governing body of the municipality or county as applicable has approved a specific project pursuant to § 11-7-53, the housing and redevelopment commission of that municipality or county may initiate, construct, and carry on such public low–rent housing project. If such governing body does not so give its approval, then the housing and redevelopment commission may not initiate such low–rent housing project in the municipality or county as applicable.

Source: SDC Supp 1960, § 45.3611 (2) as enacted by SL 1969, ch 184, § 2; SL 1987, ch 117, § 2.