5-1-19. Revocation or suspension of paleontological excavation license--Violation as misdemeanor.
The commissioner of school and public lands may revoke or suspend a permit if the permittee fails to conduct a survey or excavation pursuant to law, the rules promulgated by the commissioner, or permit provisions. Any person violating §§5-1-15 to 5-1-20, inclusive, or the rules promulgated by the commissioner is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and in addition, shall forfeit to the state any interest in all paleontological resources discovered by or through the person's efforts.
Source: SL 1996, ch 36, §5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 5 - Public Property, Purchases and Contracts
Chapter 01 - Department Of School And Public Lands
Section 5-1-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 5-1-3 - Appointment of deputy commissioner--Oath of office--Powers.
Section 5-1-4 - Organization of commissioner's office--Employment of personnel.
Section 5-1-6 - Travel and expenses of departmental personnel.
Section 5-1-9 - Records of subdivisions granted to state--Organization and contents.
Section 5-1-10 - Public survey records maintained--Access of United States to records.
Section 5-1-11 - Fees chargeable for copies and examinations of survey records--Disposition.
Section 5-1-14 - Annual report to Governor--Contents.
Section 5-1-15 - Permit required for paleontological excavation.
Section 5-1-16 - Promulgation of rules governing issue of paleontological excavation.
Section 5-1-17 - Permission required for removal of paleontological specimen.
Section 5-1-18 - Paleontological collections as property of state.
Section 5-1-20 - Discovery of paleontological resources to be reported to commissioner.