When transferring real property under its jurisdiction that contains significant archaeological, aboriginal or other anthropological resources, the State of South Dakota, its agencies, departments, and institutions, may, upon the recommendation of the state archaeologist condition the transfer upon such covenants, deed restrictions, or other contractual arrangements as will limit the future use of the property in such a way as will protect these resources.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-20-28

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

Source: SL 1947, ch 136, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 29.0806; SDCL, § 1-20-15; SL 1974, ch 11, § 8.