49-32A-17. Acquisition and operation of electronic transmission and relay systems--Land and property acquisition--Compensation of property owners.
If necessary in the furtherance of the objects of this chapter, a translator district organized under this chapter may acquire, build, construct, repair, own, maintain and operate any necessary stations transmitting simultaneous signals intended to be received by the general public, relay stations, pick-up stations, or any other electrical or electronic system necessary. It may acquire by gift, devise, bequest, lease, purchase, or eminent domain real and personal property, tangible or intangible, including lands, rights of way and easements, necessary or convenient for its purposes. It may make contracts to compensate any owner of land or other property for the use of such property for the purposes of this chapter.
Source: SL 1976, ch 76, ยง9.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 32A - Television Translator Districts
Section 49-32A-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 49-32A-2 - Purpose of translator district.
Section 49-32A-3 - Areas includable in translator districts.
Section 49-32A-4 - Establishment of translator district by county ordinance.
Section 49-32A-5 - Feasibility study by professional engineering consultant--Scope of study.
Section 49-32A-7 - Initial board of trustees for district--Number--Qualifications--Terms of office.
Section 49-32A-8 - Appointment of successor trustees--Term of office--Filling of vacancies.
Section 49-32A-9 - Meetings of district trustees--Regular time and place--Notice of change.
Section 49-32A-10 - Trustees not compensated--Expenses.
Section 49-32A-15 - District treasurer--Separate fund--Disbursements on warrants.
Section 49-32A-16 - Television services provided by translator districts--Cable service prohibited.
Section 49-32A-18 - Contracts with public agencies--Employment of personnel.
Section 49-32A-19 - Permits and licenses held by district.
Section 49-32A-20 - Annexation of contiguous territory--Procedure.
Section 49-32A-21 - Dissolution of district--Distribution of assets.