49-17-21. Contracts for continuation and improvement of freight service.
The South Dakota Transportation Commission may enter into on behalf of the state and for any county or municipality, upon the request of the governing body of such county or municipality, compacts, contracts, or agreements with any state or states, and with public or private corporations operating railroad lines if such compact, contracts, or agreements are deemed necessary for the continuance or improvement of railroad freight service in South Dakota.
Source: SL 1978, ch 343, ยง3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance
Section 49-17-20 - Acceptance of moneys for county or municipality for railroad purposes.
Section 49-17-21 - Contracts for continuation and improvement of freight service.
Section 49-17-22 - Identification of branch trackage with potential for service.
Section 49-17-23 - Programs for improvement of freight service on branch trackage.
Section 49-17-24 - Contracts for improvement of freight service.
Section 49-17-25 - Participation required from users of improved service.
Section 49-17-26 - Payment to state of portion of revenue increase from improved service.
Section 49-17-27 - Separate fund for improvement and conservation of branch lines.
Section 49-17-28 - Acceptance of funds for improvement of branch line service.
Section 49-17-29 - Vouchers and warrants for expenditures for improvement of branch line service.