South Dakota § 41-20-27 - Infestation control by state forester--Cost charged to landowner.
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§ 41-20-27. Infestation control by state forester--Cost charged to landowner.
If a landowner fails to effectively control an infestation on the landowner's lands to the satisfaction of the state forester in the specified time, the state forester may to go upon the landowner's property to effectively control the infestation by whatever methods or means the state forester deems appropriate, in which case, the total costs incurred by the state forester shall be charged to the landowner, subtracting any cost share assistance that may be available through the state forester.
Source: SL 2013, ch 196, § 18.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-20-27 ("Infestation control by state forester--Cost charged to landowner.") 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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