49-32A-2. Purpose of translator district.
The purpose of a translator district shall be to serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity in the construction, maintenance and operation of translator stations and any system necessary thereto by appropriate electronic means for television program distribution, but the purposes are not meant to include the construction or operation of community antenna systems, commonly known and referred to as cable TV systems.
Source: SL 1976, ch 76, ยง2.
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.