67:55:01:04Application.

A claimant seeking compensation under this article must submit a completed application for compensation signed by the claimant, to the department. A claimant applying for an emergency award must indicate on the application that it is an emergency application and must attach a written statement explaining the undue hardship that will result to the claimant if an emergency award is not given. Compensation under this chapter is limited to the following claimants: (1) The victim; (2) An immediate family member representing the victim; (3) The victim's guardian or conservator, if the victim is a minor or protected person; or (4) In the event of personal injury to or death of the victim, the individual responsible for maintenance of the victim or the administration of the victim's estate. Entities may not submit an application for compensation under this chapter.

Source: 30 SDR 116, effective February 4, 2004; 36 SDR 51, effective October 12, 2009; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.