However, an abutting landowner shall have the first opportunity to purchase any right - of - way to the center of the right - of - way at its appraised value

No reversion, sale, or disposition of any highway as provided in this chapter may diminish any existing right of use enjoyed by any public utility, municipally - owned utility, or cooperative utility which provides electricity, gas, water, or telephone service. Source: SDC 1939, § 28.1304; SL 1986, ch 238 , § 2. 31-19-61, 31-19-62. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 207 , §§ 61, 62