The term "protected class" as used in chapters 20:03:07 to 20:03:11, inclusive, means a class of persons of the same race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or ancestry.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:03:07:02
General Authority: SDCL 20-13-27.
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-26-1(7), 20-13-1(16), 20-13-10, 20-13-11, 20-13-12, 20-13-13.