38-7-1. Policy of state--Purposes of chapters.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state and within the scope of this chapter and chapter 38-8 to provide for the conservation of the soil and soil resources of this state, and for the control and prevention of soil erosion, and for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages, and for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water, and thereby to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.
Source: SL 1937, ch 19, §2; SDC 1939, §4.1501; SL 1957, ch 4, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 07 - Division Of Resource Conservation And Forestry
Section 38-7-1 - Policy of state--Purposes of chapters.
Section 38-7-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 38-7-2.1 - Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry created.
Section 38-7-2.3 - Conservation functions performed by division--Direction and control by director.
Section 38-7-3 - State Conservation Commission established--Purposes.
Section 38-7-4 - Composition of commission--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies.
Section 38-7-5 - Conservation district supervisor member areas.
Section 38-7-6 - Nonvoting members of commission--Tenure of office.
Section 38-7-7 - Accommodations, supplies, and equipment for commission.
Section 38-7-8 - Record of commission actions--Seal--Powers.
Section 38-7-9 - Quorum of commission.
Section 38-7-10 - Chairman of commission--Delegation of powers and duties.
Section 38-7-12 - Employment of personnel by division--Legal services.
Section 38-7-13 - Record of proceedings kept by division.
Section 38-7-14 - Detail of personnel to division by other state agencies.
Section 38-7-15 - Assistance in carrying out of district programs.
Section 38-7-16 - Interchange of information between districts and division.
Section 38-7-17 - Coordination of district programs.
Section 38-7-18 - Assistance provided to districts by federal and state agencies.
Section 38-7-19 - Dissemination of information--Encouraging formation of districts.
Section 38-7-22 - Provision of funds and assistance to districts.
Section 38-7-23 - Accounting and financial reporting procedures by districts.
Section 38-7-24 - Request to Legislature for appropriations.
Section 38-7-25 - Coordinated natural resources conservation fund created--Purposes.
Section 38-7-26 - Source of money in coordinated natural resources conservation fund.
Section 38-7-28 - Administration of coordinated natural resources conservation program.
Section 38-7-29 - Soil conservation award program established.