South Dakota § 31-34-3 - Distribution of moneys by county--Permissible uses--Transfer of unobligated moneys.
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§ 31-34-3. Distribution of moneys by county--Permissible uses--Transfer of unobligated moneys.
Each county shall establish a rural access infrastructure fund for the deposit of moneys received pursuant to this chapter. The board of county commissioners may only distribute fund moneys for the following expenses:
(1) Engineering, hydrological studies, planning, materials, and other costs as necessary to plan for and complete the projects;
(2) Construction, rehabilitation, or replacement of small structures located in townships complying with the requirements of this chapter; and
(3) Construction, rehabilitation, or replacement of small structures described in a county highway and bridge improvement plan, which are located on county secondary highways.
The moneys may not be used on a no-maintenance road.
On June thirtieth of each third year, beginning in 2029, the county auditor shall transfer any unexpended moneys, not contractually obligated and approved under this chapter, to the state treasurer for deposit in the county and township infrastructure fund, created in § 32-11-4.3.
Source: SL 2021, ch 129, § 3, eff. Mar. 25, 2021; SL 2022, ch 92, § 2; SL 2024, ch 105, § 1; SL 2024, ch 106, § 1; SL 2026, ch 127, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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