S.D. Codified Laws § 5-1-19
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Revocation or suspension of paleontological excavation license--Violation as misdemeanor
Official statutory text
The commissioner of school and public lands may revoke or suspend a permit if the permittee fails to conduct a survey or excavation pursuant to law, the rules promulgated by the commissioner, or permit provisions. Any person violating §§ 5-1-15 to 5-1-20 , inclusive, or the rules promulgated by the commissioner is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and in addition, shall forfeit to the state any interest in all paleontological resources discovered by or through the person's efforts.
Source: SL 1996, ch 36, § 5.
Source: SL 1996, ch 36, § 5.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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