South Dakota § 31-31-1 - Weed removal on state or county roads.
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§ 31-31-1. Weed removal on state or county roads.
The Department of Transportation and board of county commissioners of the various counties shall cut or remove, or cause to be cut or removed, grass, weeds, and brush growing within the right-of-way of all public highways within their respective jurisdiction and over which such department and boards exercise control as to repair and maintenance. A violation of this section is a petty offense.
Source: SL 1939, ch 295, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 62.0201; SDCL, § 31-31-7; SL 1985, ch 15, § 37.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 31-31-1 ("Weed removal on state or county roads.") 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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