9-53-1. Definition of terms.
Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean:
(1)"Public convention hall" shall mean a real estate site and building, structure, or edifice which may be used by the general public or portions of the public for the purposes of meetings, discussions, conventions, shows, displays, amusements, and any other public purpose;
(2)"Privately owned property" shall mean all real property, except that property upon which is situated a one-family or two-family dwelling and which is used only for residential purposes which residential property shall be exempt from assessment;
(3)"Governing body" shall mean the governing body of a municipal corporation;
(4)"Convention hall fund" shall mean a fund established for the placing of all receipts from all assessments and revenues and disbursements therefrom under the provisions of this chapter.
Source: SL 1967, ch 230, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 53 - Public Convention Halls
Section 9-53-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 9-53-2 - Municipal power to acquire, build, improve and maintain convention halls.
Section 9-53-3 - Establishment of benefit district--Assessment of costs against property.
Section 9-53-4 - Feasibility survey conducted prior to establishment of district.
Section 9-53-5 - Plat showing district boundaries and location of hall.
Section 9-53-6 - Schedule of cost estimates and financing plan.
Section 9-53-7 - Preparation and filing of proposed resolution of necessity--Contents.
Section 9-53-8 - Costs of preliminary papers and resolution.
Section 9-53-9 - Mailing of notice of hearing on resolution of necessity.
Section 9-53-10 - Hearing and action by governing body on resolution of necessity.
Section 9-53-13 - Levy and collection of special assessments--Assessment bonds.
Section 9-53-15 - Supervision of operation of hall--Maintenance funds.
Section 9-53-16 - Charges for use of hall--Purposes to which applied.