41-20-25. Entry on private land to locate forest insect or disease infestation.
The state forester may enter upon or cross any privately owned forestland or privately owned land for the purpose of surveying for and locating a forest insect or disease infestation. Upon finding any such forest insect or disease infestation, the state forester shall notify the landowner in writing of the presence of the infestation and establish a length of time in which the landowner may control the infestation. The state forester shall further advise the landowner of any acceptable methods and means of effectively controlling the infestation.
Source: SL 2013, ch 196, ยง16.
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.