South Dakota § 31-8-1 - Definition of controlled-access facility.
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§ 31-8-1. Definition of controlled-access facility.
For the purposes of this chapter, a controlled-access facility is defined as a highway or street especially designed for through traffic, and over, from, or to which owners or occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement or only a controlled right or easement of access, light, air, or view by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such controlled-access facility or for any other reason.
Source: SL 1953, ch 155, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.09A02.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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