41-20-14. Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter, mean:
(1)"Certificate of treatment," a written statement by the state forester certifying treatment of a forest insect or disease infestation on private land and containing information on the number of trees treated, location of the trees, ownership of the land, the cost of treatment, and other pertinent information;
(2)"Declared forest insect or disease emergency," any state of forest insect or disease infestation or infection deemed a serious threat to the forest or tree resource by the state forester of South Dakota;
(3)"Privately owned forestland," any land not in government ownership that is at least ten percent stocked with trees and is outside the limits of any incorporated municipality;
(4)"State forester," the state forester of South Dakota, his or her assistants, employees, or designated agents.
Source: SL 2013, ch 196, ยง5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Section 41-20-14 - Definitions.
Section 41-20-15 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 41-20-16 - State forester--Qualifications and authority.
Section 41-20-17 - Duties of state forester.
Section 41-20-19 - Assistance in tree planting.
Section 41-20-20 - Preference to trees and seeds grown in state and to state dealers.
Section 41-20-22 - Forestry fund.
Section 41-20-23 - Conservation and development of forests and timber.
Section 41-20-24 - Control and mitigation of damage by forest insects and diseases.
Section 41-20-25 - Entry on private land to locate forest insect or disease infestation.
Section 41-20-26 - Reimbursement of landowner for control measures.
Section 41-20-27 - Infestation control by state forester--Cost charged to landowner.
Section 41-20-28 - Certification and collection of costs as taxes.