31-31-1. Weed removal on state or county roads.
The Department of Transportation and board of county commissioners of the various counties shall cut or remove, or cause to be cut or removed, grass, weeds, and brush growing within the right-of-way of all public highways within their respective jurisdiction and over which such department and boards exercise control as to repair and maintenance. A violation of this section is a petty offense.
Source: SL 1939, ch 295, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §62.0201; SDCL, §31-31-7; SL 1985, ch 15, §37.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 31 - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 31 - Weed Removal Along Highways
Section 31-31-1 - Weed removal on state or county roads.
Section 31-31-2 - Weed removal on township roads--Duty of abutting landowner.
Section 31-31-3 - Time for weed removal.
Section 31-31-4 - Employment of assistance in weed removal.
Section 31-31-6 - Payment for cleanup by landowner or township--Election to determine.