South Dakota § 42-7-61 - Application for new site submitted to county commissioners--Notice to county auditors--Provision for vote.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 42-7-61 — Application for new site submitted to county commissioners--Notice to county auditors--Provision for vote., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-7-61. Application for new site submitted to county commissioners--Notice to county auditors--Provision for vote.
An application for a license to conduct the racing of horses or dogs on any new site which has not before July 1, 1967, been utilized for the conduct of racing horses or dogs, shall first be submitted, not less than ninety days prior to the next general election, to the board of county commissioners of the county where the site is to be located. The board of county commissioners shall notify the county auditor of each county which has any portion of its border within fifteen miles of the proposed site. Upon receipt of such notice, the county auditor of each county shall take the necessary action to provide that a vote shall be conducted at the next general election for the purpose of approving or disapproving such proposed site.
Source: SDC 1939, § 53.0506 as added by SL 1967, ch 244; SDCL, § 42-7-12; SL 1969, ch 201; SL 1978, ch 302, § 21.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 42-7-61
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 42-7-61 cover?
Section 42-7-61 ("Application for new site submitted to county commissioners--Notice to county auditors--Provision for vote.") 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.
How do I cite South Dakota § 42-7-61?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 42-7-61" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 42-7-61 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.