Title 45 — MINING, OIL AND GAS
16 chapters · 387 sections in this title.
SDCL § 45-1-2 Surveys relating to geology, natural history, archaeology, and anthropology--Duty to continue
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The state geologist shall carry on and continue surveys of the state in relation to geology, natural history, archaeology, and anthropology, particularly studying and emphasizing the economic geology of this state. Source: SL 1919, ch 332 , § 2; SDC 1939, § 42.0502; SL 2011, ch 1…
SDCL § 45-1-6 Specimens are state property
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Any specimen of natural history, geology, or mineralogy, which is collected by the state geologist or any other person appointed by the state to investigate its natural and physical resources, or donated by any person, shall be the property of the state. Source: SL 2017, ch 10 , …