South Dakota § 31-5-21 Mowing of ditches on state trunk highway--Rules--Priority to abutting landowner.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 31-5-21 — Mowing of ditches on state trunk highway--Rules--Priority to abutting landowner.

South Dakota § 31-5-21

Title 31HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

Ch. 31-4ASTATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IN GENERAL

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S.D. Codified Laws § 31-5-21 (2026).

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The Transportation Commission may, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , authorize the mowing of ditches on the state trunk highway system. The rules shall establish when mowing may be done, by whom mowing may be done, how and where mowing may be done, and the time limit for removal of hay if mowing is done for hay production. However, the rules shall provide that the original owner or assigns of land abutting the ditches on the state trunk highway system shall be given priority for mowing.

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The Transportation Commission may, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , authorize the mowing of ditches on the state trunk highway system. The rules shall establish when mowing may be done, by whom mowing may be done, how and where mowing may be done, and the time limit for removal of hay if mowing is done for hay production. However, the rules shall provide that the original owner or assigns of land abutting the ditches on the state trunk highway system shall be given priority for mowing.