South Dakota § 1-19B-9 - Entry on private lands for survey--Consent required to enter building.

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§ 1-19B-9. Entry on private lands for survey--Consent required to enter building.

Any county or municipal historic preservation commission established pursuant to this chapter may enter, solely in performance of its official duties and only at reasonable times, upon private lands for examination or survey. However, no member, employee, or agent of the commission may enter any private building or structure without the express consent of the owner or occupant.

Source: SL 1974, ch 21, § 3 (10); SL 2009, ch 1, § 72.

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

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