31-26-25. Application for construction of rural water pipeline over, across, or under public highways--Countywide authorization.
Any person desiring to construct or lay a water pipeline over, across, or under public highways, except state trunk system highways, for the purpose of providing rural water service in the State of South Dakota shall make application to the board of county commissioners as is provided in this chapter. However, the application need not indicate the point or points to which the water pipeline is to be constructed nor the route thereof. Upon application, the board of county commissioners may grant countywide authorization for the construction of rural water service lines subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Source: SL 1977, ch 244, §1; SL 1979, ch 199, §§1, 2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 31 - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 26 - Utility Lines Along And Across Highways
Section 31-26-2 - Exclusive grant prohibited.
Section 31-26-4 - Change of line upon change of highway--Notice.
Section 31-26-7 - Telephone lines--Compliance with other statutes.
Section 31-26-8 - "Person" including other entities.
Section 31-26-9 - Noncompliance with requirements as petty offense.
Section 31-26-10 - Application to county auditor--Telephone lines excepted.
Section 31-26-11 - Contents of application--Central plant location--Route--Telephone lines.
Section 31-26-13 - Application presented to board of county commissioners--Notice of hearing.
Section 31-26-14 - Action by board--Period of delay.
Section 31-26-16 - Conformity to public utilities commission order.
Section 31-26-17 - Appeal by aggrieved parties--Trial de novo--Appeal during vacation.
Section 31-26-18 - Change of route--Change by county board--Appeal--Procedure.
Section 31-26-21 - Liability for damage for negligent construction or maintenance of line.
Section 31-26-24 - Rural water pipelines covered by chapter.
Section 31-26-27 - Municipal utility lines--Provisions applicable.