1-20-23. Investigation of endangered archaeological sites.
The State Historical Society Board of Trustees, upon notification or determination that scientific, historical, or archaeological data including relics and specimens, is or may be adversely affected, shall, after reasonable notice to the responsible department, institution, or agency conduct or cause to be conducted a survey and other investigations to recover and preserve or otherwise protect such data, including analysis and publication, which in its opinion should be recovered in the public interest.
Source: SL 1947, ch 255, §3; SL 1949, ch 232; SDC Supp 1960, §29.0703; SDCL, §1-20-4; SL 1974, ch 11, §12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 1 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 20 - Archaeological Exploration
Section 1-20-17 - Legislative findings--Purpose of chapter.
Section 1-20-18 - Definitions.
Section 1-20-19 - Employment and qualifications of state archaeologist.
Section 1-20-20 - Duties of state archaeologist--Employment of personnel.
Section 1-20-21 - Statewide survey of archaeological sites--Records.
Section 1-20-21.1 - Agreements involving archaeological survey or assessment work--Fee schedule.
Section 1-20-23 - Investigation of endangered archaeological sites.
Section 1-20-24 - Initiation of action by board--Recovery of archaeological data--Contractor's cost.
Section 1-20-25 - Exclusive right--Investigation on public lands--Property of state.
Section 1-20-26 - Cooperation with state archaeologist by public agencies.
Section 1-20-29 - Policy as to investigations on private land.
Section 1-20-30 - Designation of archaeological register sites--Consent required.
Section 1-20-32 - Issuance of exploration permits--Qualifications of permittees.
Section 1-20-33 - Exploration results--Report to state archaeologist.
Section 1-20-34 - Specimens collected--State property--Disposition.
Section 1-20-35 - Unauthorized investigation as misdemeanor--Forfeiture of materials found.