# S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-2.1: Public policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-2.1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-2.1
- **Heading:** Public policy
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 42 / Chapter 7B / Section 42-7B-2.1

## Text

The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this state, that:

(1) The success of gaming is dependent upon public confidence and trust that licensed gaming is conducted honestly and competitively, that the rights of the creditors of licensees are protected and that gaming is free from criminal and corruptive elements;

(2) Public confidence and trust can only be maintained by strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations, and activities related to the operation of licensed gaming establishments and the manufacture or distribution of gaming devices and equipment;

(3) All establishments where gaming is conducted and where gambling devices are operated, and manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of certain gambling devices and equipment must therefore be licensed, controlled, and assisted to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order, and the general welfare of the inhabitants of the state, to foster the stability and success of gaming and to preserve the economy and policies of free competition of the State of South Dakota;

(4) No applicant for a license or other affirmative commission approval has any right to a license or to the granting of the approval sought. Any license issued or other commission approval granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is a revocable privilege, and no holder acquires any vested right therein or thereunder.

Source: SL 1990, ch 343, § 23; SL 1993, ch 320, § 1 rejected by referendum held September 14, 1993.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-1 Limited gaming authorized within city of Deadwood](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-1.md)
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- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-2.1 Public policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-2.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-3 Regulation by commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-4 Definition of terms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-5 Disposition of proceeds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-5.md)
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- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-8 Regular and special meetings--Quorum--Cost of special meeting requested by person other than chair, two members, or Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-8.1 Purposes for executive or closed meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-8.1.md)
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- [S.D. Codified Laws § 42-7B-9.1 Executive secretary's access to files and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T42_C7B_S42-7B-9.1.md)
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