South Dakota § 31-29-73 - Takings requiring compensation.
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§ 31-29-73. Takings requiring compensation.
Just compensation shall be paid under § 31-29-72 for the following:
(1) The taking from the owner of such sign, display, or device of all right, title, leasehold, and interest in such sign, display, or device, and severance damages as provided by § 31-29-72; and
(2) The taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display, or device is located, of the right to erect and maintain signs, displays, and devices thereon; and
(3) The taking from the owners of real property on which the erection and maintenance of such signs, displays, and devices are prohibited by §§ 31-29-61 to 31-29-83, inclusive, of the negative easement so imposed.
Source: SL 1977, ch 246, § 11.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 31-29-73 cover?
Section 31-29-73 ("Takings requiring compensation.") 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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