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§ 31-18-1 — Existence of section

South Dakota § 31-18-1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 31HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
Ch. 31-18SECTION-LINE HIGHWAYS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 31-18-1 (2026).

Text

There is along every section line in this state a public highway located by operation of law, except where some portion of the highway along such section line has been heretofore vacated or relocated by the lawful action of some authorized public officer, board, or tribunal.

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Legislative History

SL 1870-1, ch 33, § 1; PolC 1877, ch 29, § 1; CL 1887, § 1189; RPolC 1903, § 1594; RC 1919, § 8519; SDC 1939, § 28.0102.

Nearby Sections

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§ 31-1-1
Highway defined.
§ 31-1-2
Bridges and culverts part of highway.
§ 31-1-3
Existing highways--Continuation as established.
§ 31-1-4
Classification of highways of state.
§ 31-1-5
Administrative systems of highways--Classification.
§ 31-1-6
Federal aid systems--Classification.
§ 31-1-7
Coexistence of administrative and federal aid systems.
§ 31-10-1
Definition of terms.
§ 31-10-10
Liability for payments limited to state highway fund.
§ 31-10-11
Contract for purchase by department--Prior appraisal.
§ 31-10-12
Toll bridges--Acceptance of title by state--Conditions.
§ 31-10-13
Toll-free operation of acquired bridge.
§ 31-10-14
Maintenance of acquired bridge.
§ 31-10-15
Operation cost of acquired bridge--Payment from state highway fund.
§ 31-10-16
Agreements with adjoining state to share operational cost.
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