South Dakota § 47-29-20 - Improvements on cemetery lands--Prohibited uses.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 47-29-20 — Improvements on cemetery lands--Prohibited uses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-29-20. Improvements on cemetery lands--Prohibited uses.
A cemetery corporation shall have power to inclose, improve, and embellish its grounds, avenues and walks, and to erect buildings or vaults for its use and to prescribe in its bylaws rules for the sale, inclosure, or ornamentation of lots and for erecting monuments or gravestones thereon; and to prohibit any use, division, improvement, or ornamentation of any lot which the corporation may deem improper; and to make other bylaws and acts to the end that all the appliances, conveniences, and benefits of the public and private cemetery may be obtained and secured.
Source: SDC 1939, § 11.1908.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 47-29-20
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 47-29-20 cover?
Section 47-29-20 ("Improvements on cemetery lands--Prohibited uses.") 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 § 47-29-20?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 47-29-20" (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 § 47-29-20 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.