If the governing body of the municipality or county as applicable has approved a specific project pursuant to § 11-7-53, the housing and redevelopment commission of that municipality or county may initiate, construct, and carry on such public low-rent housing project. If such governing body does not so give its approval, then the housing and redevelopment commission may not initiate such low-rent housing project in the municipality or county as applicable.
SDCL 11-7-49.1