South Dakota § 5-1-20 - Discovery of paleontological resources to be reported to commissioner.
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§ 5-1-20. Discovery of paleontological resources to be reported to commissioner.
Any person who discovers any scientifically significant paleontological resources on lands under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of school and public lands shall promptly report the discovery to the commissioner. Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize any person to survey or excavate for paleontological resources other than as provided in §§ 5-1-15 to 5-1-20, inclusive.
Source: SL 1996, ch 36, § 6.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-1-20 ("Discovery of paleontological resources to be reported to commissioner.") 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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