49-34-2. Construction standards--Obstruction of travel--Repairs.
Every railroad, electric light, or power line, constructed and operated upon any public street or highway pursuant to §49-34-1, shall be constructed upon the most approved plan and be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the proper authorities may from time to time prescribe and shall be so laid and operated as not to obstruct public travel therein; rails shall be laid flush with the surface of the street or highway and shall not be permitted to project above the same; that portion of the street or roadway between tracks and for one foot from the outer edge thereof shall be kept in repair and condition by such corporation at its own expense.
Source: SDC 1939, §52.1510.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 34 - Electric, Gas, Water, Heating, Refrigeration And Street Railways Facilities And Service
Section 49-34-1 - Use of public way for transmission facilities.
Section 49-34-2 - Construction standards--Obstruction of travel--Repairs.
Section 49-34-3 - Contracts for central heating.
Section 49-34-4 - Acquiring property for accessory facilities--Procedure for condemnation.
Section 49-34-5 - Condemnation of parks or boulevards prohibited.
Section 49-34-8 - Extension of foreign facilities through state--Local taxation and regulation.
Section 49-34-9 - Power to borrow money and give security--Resolution of board of directors.
Section 49-34-10 - Foreclosure of security--Succession to rights and powers.
Section 49-34-11.1 - Public utility defined.
Section 49-34-13 - False meter readings as misdemeanor.
Section 49-34-14 - Overcharging--Civil fine.
Section 49-34-15 - Destruction of facilities as felony.
Section 49-34-16 - Unauthorized or fraudulent connection as misdemeanor--Civil liability unaffected.
Section 49-34-18 - Unauthorized use of service--Definitions.
Section 49-34-19.1 - Tampering with back flow preventer a misdemeanor.