§ 55-10-02 — Definitions

1. Land or water areas containing historical or archaeological value for the purpose of
this chapter are designated as "state historic sites". A state historic site is also an area
designated by the state historical society as a site possessing historical value of state
or national significance. The term state historic site includes the items defined in this
section.
2. A "state historical marker" is a plaque, sign, or marker authorized by the state historical
society and includes markers maintained by the department of transportation, the state
parks and recreation department, or other departments or agencies of the state and its
governmental subdivisions.
3. A "state archaeological site" is an area that primarily relates to prehistoric man,
designated by the state historical society as possessing state or national significance.
4. The "state historic sites registry" is a listing of sites designated by the state historical
board as state historic sites according to written criteria established by the board. Sites
that have lost characteristics for which they were determined to meet the criteria may
be removed from the registry by the state historical board. This registry, and any
subsequent annual updates, must be published and distributed.