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South Dakota Statutes, Title 31

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Title 31, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

36 chapters · 734 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 31734 Ch 4, STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY SYSTEM114 Ch 13, TOWNSHIP ROADS65 Ch 19, ACQUISITION OF LAND AND MATERIALS FO…57 Ch 29, HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND REGULATIO…48 Ch 12A, COUNTY ROAD DISTRICTS38 Ch 3, LOCATION, CHANGE AND VACATION OF HIG…34 Ch 12, COUNTY HIGHWAY SYSTEMS30 Ch 26, UTILITY LINES ALONG AND ACROSS HIGHWAYS30 Ch 14, COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP BRIDGES AND CULVERTS29 Ch 28, HIGHWAY MARKERS AND SIGNS28 Ch 2, ADMINISTRATION OF STATE HIGHWAYS23 Ch 8, CONTROLLED-ACCESS FACILITIES19 Ch 5, STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINT…18 Ch 7, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM18

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 31✕Ch 30✕

SDCL § 31-30-1 Regulation of junk yards adjacent to interstate and primary highways--Nonconforming junk yards as public nuisances
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For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the …
SDCL § 31-30-10 Expenditure of funds for regulation of junk yards
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The department may expend funds for the purposes of regulation and control of junk yards adjacent to the interstate and primary systems in South Dakota from any highway funds under the jurisdiction of the department. Source: SL 1966, ch 88 , § 1; SL 1973, ch 192 , § 10; SL 2010, …
SDCL § 31-30-11 Agreements with United States
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The department may enter into agreements with the United States secretary of transportation as provided by Title 23, United States Code, relating to the control of junk yards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems, and to take action in the name of the state to c…
SDCL § 31-30-12 More restrictive regulation not affected
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Nothing in this chapter abrogates or affects the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1966, ch 86 , § 10; SL 2010, ch 145 , § 171. 31-30-13

SDCL § 31-30-2 Definitions

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Terms in this chapter mean: (1) "Junk," old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material; (2) "Automobile grav…

SDCL § 31-30-3 Nonconforming junk yards prohibited--Proximity to highway--Screening

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No person may establish, operate, or maintain a junk yard, any portion of which is within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right - of - way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following: (1) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, …

SDCL § 31-30-4 Screening preexisting junk yards

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Any junk yard lawfully in existence on February 14, 1966, which is within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right - of - way and visible from the main - traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, shall be screened, if feasible, by the Department o…

SDCL § 31-30-5 Rules respecting screening

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The Transportation Commission may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including the materials used in screening or fencing required by this chapter. Source: SL 1966, ch 86 , § 6; SL 1987, ch 210 , § 22.

SDCL § 31-30-6 Acquisition of junk yards that cannot be screened

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If the department determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway does not permit adequate screening of a junk yard or the screening of the junk yard would not be economically feasible, the department may acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation in th…

SDCL § 31-30-7 Acquisition of land to provide screening

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If the department determines that it is in the best interest of the state, the department may acquire any land, or interests in land, as may be necessary to provide adequate screening of a junk yard. Source: SL 1966, ch 86 , § 7; SL 2010, ch 145 , § 166.

SDCL § 31-30-8 Acquisition of land for relocation where adequate screening not feasible

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The department may acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation from the owner, interest in any land necessary to secure the relocation, removal, or disposal of the following junk yards if it determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway does not permit…

SDCL § 31-30-9 Injunction to abate nuisance

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The department may apply for an injunction to abate any nuisance arising from a violation of the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1966, ch 86 , § 9; SL 2010, ch 145 , § 168.