The adjutant general is the custodian of all flags and colors of South Dakota troops engaged in any war, and shall provide for their care and custody as the Governor directs. The adjutant general also has charge of all regimental flags and colors of the militia of the state when not in use.

Source: SL 1917, ch 297, § 83; RC 1919, § 10643; SDC 1939, § 41.0111; SL 2007, ch 187, § 109.