8-2-15. Regulation and maintenance of abandoned cemeteries.
The township board of supervisors may regulate and maintain abandoned rural cemeteries within their township. The regulation and maintenance may include the mowing and cutting of weeds and grass, the repairing of fences and corrective measures relative to grave markers. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this section may be appropriated from the township general fund. The board of supervisors shall notify the board of county commissioners in writing that the board of supervisors will maintain an abandoned cemetery.
Source: SL 1993, ch 67.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Powers And Obligations Of Organized Townships
Section 8-2-1 - General corporate and regulatory powers.
Section 8-2-2 - Transactions and conveyances in township name.
Section 8-2-3 - Proceedings by and against township in township name.
Section 8-2-6 - Township public library services.
Section 8-2-7 - Liability insurance purchased by township.
Section 8-2-8 - Regulatory powers of township containing unincorporated town.
Section 8-2-10 - Powers restricted to those expressly granted.
Section 8-2-11 - Publication of township bylaws and changes--Effect.
Section 8-2-12 - Remedies for trespass on township lands.
Section 8-2-14.1 - Deferred compensation program for volunteer advanced life support personnel.
Section 8-2-15 - Regulation and maintenance of abandoned cemeteries.
Section 8-2-16 - Enrollment in group health, life, and disability income insurance plans--Premiums.