The bill aims to amend existing laws regarding the fluoridation of public water supplies in South Dakota by introducing new regulations and repealing certain enforcement provisions. Specifically, it modifies Section 34-24A-1 to require that any entity responsible for a municipal water supply maintain fluoride levels that do not exceed 4.0 milligrams per liter, replacing the previous requirement for a minimum fluoride content set by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Additionally, Section 34-24A-2 is amended to require the Department to promulgate rules concerning fluoride control in public water supplies, including methods for controlling fluoride levels, testing procedures, and record-keeping related to fluoride levels.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 34-24A-1.1 and 34-24A-3, which previously outlined the roles of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Public Health Advisory Committee in enforcing fluoridation requirements. The repeal of these sections removes the mandate for the Department to enforce fluoridation in municipal water supplies serving populations of 500 or more, thereby shifting the responsibility away from state enforcement and allowing for more local discretion in managing fluoride levels in water supplies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 34-24A-1, 34-24A-2, 34-24A-1.1, 34-24A-3