31-31-2. Weed removal on township roads--Duty of abutting landowner.
The owner or occupant of any land abutting or adjoining upon township roads shall cut, remove, or destroy or cause to be cut, removed, or destroyed, grass, weeds, trees, crops, and brush growing on or in the right-of-way of such roads, provided that such roads are left in such condition that any and all undergrowth thereby or thereon can be cut with a mower. A violation of this section is a petty offense.
Source: SDC 1939, §§62.0201, 62.0202; SL 1939, ch 295, §1; SDCL, §31-31-7; SL 1992, ch 204, §1; SL 2022, ch 91, § 1.
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.