43-45-15. Legislative intent.The Legislature of the State of South Dakota hereby declares that §§43-45-16 to 43-45-18, inclusive, is for the purpose of absolutely exempting certain retirement benefits in a reasonable amount from all process, levy, or sale pursuant to the S.D. Const., Art. XXI, §4. The Legislature hereby finds §§43-45-16 to 43-45-18, inclusive, is necessary to insure that a debtor enjoys the comforts and necessities of life during retirement years. Source: SL 1997, ch 250, §1.
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