34A-8-13. Legislative approval required for reintroduction of species.
No species that is currently extinct in this state and that has been placed on the threatened or endangered species list pursuant to the federal "Endangered Species Act of 1973," as amended to January 1, 1995, may be reintroduced into this state through action by any federal, state, or local governmental entity, unless the Legislature has specifically enacted legislation naming the species and specifying the manner of reintroduction.
Source: SL 1995, ch 206.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34A - Environmental Protection
Chapter 08 - Endangered And Threatened Species
Section 34A-8-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 34A-8-2 - Investigation of wildlife by secretary--Information developed.
Section 34A-8-3 - Lists of endangered and threatened species promulgated--Basis for determination.
Section 34A-8-4 - Biennial review of lists of endangered and threatened species--Amendments.
Section 34A-8-5 - Lists of endangered or threatened species--Add or remove species.
Section 34A-8-6 - Departments to manage, protect, and restore endangered and threatened species.
Section 34A-8-8 - Permitting capture of endangered and threatened species--Authorized purposes.
Section 34A-8-13 - Legislative approval required for reintroduction of species.