South Dakota § 46-8-2 - Permission required for entry on land for surveys--Liability for damages.

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§ 46-8-2. Permission required for entry on land for surveys--Liability for damages.

No person may enter upon the lands of any other person without first obtaining written permission or a court order obtained pursuant to § 46-8-2.1 for the purpose of surveying or locating the most advantageous route for works necessary to put water to beneficial use. Actual damages sustained by reason of the entrance are the responsibility of the person causing the damages.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0416; SL 1955, ch 431, § 1; SL 1983, ch 314, § 133.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 46-8-2 cover?

Section 46-8-2 ("Permission required for entry on land for surveys--Liability for damages.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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