South Dakota § 9-38-44 - Annual estimate for maintenance of trees and shrubbery.
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§ 9-38-44. Annual estimate for maintenance of trees and shrubbery.
In addition to the estimate made pursuant to § 9-38-42, the board shall, at the time referred to in § 9-38-42, make an estimate of the moneys necessary for the planting, maintenance, treatment, or removal of trees and shrubbery in the streets, alleys, avenues, boulevards, and parks within the municipality or which are under its control. Such estimates shall specify the amount required for forestry purposes and shall be certified by the secretary of the board to the municipal finance officer at a time specified by the municipal governing body.
Source: SDC 1939, § 45.2533 as added by SL 1967, ch 223, § 1; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 2014, ch 52, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9-38-44 ("Annual estimate for maintenance of trees and shrubbery.") 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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