The secretary of health shall establish divisions as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Department of Health and shall appoint all personnel necessary in the operation of the department pursuant to chapter 3-6D.

Source: SL 1949, ch 105, § 2; SL 1951, ch 134, § 3; SL 1957, ch 115, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0102; SL 2018, ch 12, § 13.