South Dakota § 38-7-1 Policy of state--Purposes of chapters

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§ 38-7-1 — Policy of state--Purposes of chapters

South Dakota § 38-7-1

Title 38AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE

Ch. 38-6DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

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It is declared to be the policy of this state, and within the scope of this chapter and chapter 38-8 , to:

(1)Provide for conservation of the natural resources of this state;

(2)Provide for the control and prevention of soil erosion;

(3)Provide for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages; and (4) Provide for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water to:

(a)Preserve natural resources;

(b)Control floods;

(c)Prevent the impairment of dams and reservoirs;

(d)Assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors;

(e)Preserve wildlife habitat;

(f)Promote soil health principles and practices;

(g)Protect the tax base;

(h)Protect public lands; and (i) Protect and promote the health, safety, and gen

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It is declared to be the policy of this state, and within the scope of this chapter and chapter 38-8 , to: (1) Provide for conservation of the natural resources of this state; (2) Provide for the control and prevention of soil erosion; (3) Provide for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages; and (4) Provide for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water to: (a) Preserve natural resources; (b) Control floods; (c) Prevent the impairment of dams and reservoirs; (d) Assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors; (e) Preserve wildlife habitat; (f) Promote soil health principles and practices; (g) Protect the tax base; (h) Protect public lands; and (i) Protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.