41-4-1. Acquisition of private property authorized--Condemnation resolution and proceedings.
The Department of Game, Fish and Parks may acquire or condemn private property if the property is necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this title. If the Game, Fish and Parks Commission deems it necessary to take or condemn any private property for such purposes, the commission shall by proper resolution declare such necessity, stating the purpose and extent of the action. The commission shall communicate the resolution to the attorney general, and thereupon the proceedings to take or condemn the property shall be conducted as provided by the laws of this state in the name of the state as plaintiff.
Source: SDC 1939, §25.0117; SL 2009, ch 206, §33.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Chapter 04 - Land Acquisition And Management By State
Section 41-4-1.1 - Notice to landowner required prior to purchase of land.
Section 41-4-2 - Condemnation costs payable from departmental fund--Vouchers and warrants.
Section 41-4-4 - Procedure for timber sales.
Section 41-4-5 - Timber sales on sealed bids or at auction--Negotiated small sales.
Section 41-4-6 - Publication of notice of timber sales--Contents.
Section 41-4-9 - Reimbursement of lessees of state-owned land condemned by United States.