§ 24-16-04 — Effect on existing junkyards - Orders of commissioner - Reimbursement

Junkyards lawfully in existence prior to December 3, 1965, which are or may be screened
by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the
main traveled way of the state highway system must be allowed to remain within one thousand
feet [304.8 meters] of the nearest edge of the right of way of any state highway; provided,
however, that the owners of the junkyards which are not effectively screened shall take all the
steps ordered by the commissioner to effectively screen them. When ordered by the director to
screen junkyards lawfully in existence prior to December 3, 1965, the owners must be fully
reimbursed for the costs expended pursuant to the director's order and design. Should the
director determine that the effective screening of any junkyard could best be done by state
forces or by an independent contractor, the director may use state forces or may let a contract
for the screening in the same manner that contracts are let pursuant to this title for construction
and reconstruction of the state highway system and the director has the right to enter upon
private property for the purpose of screening said junkyards without liability on the director's
part.