The boards of county commissioners of the several counties of this state or the governing body of any municipality therein may cooperate with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, or with each other, in the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks and recreation areas within their respective counties or adjacent to their respective municipalities, and are hereby empowered to purchase land, equipment, and materials and to hire services and labor in order to effectuate such cooperation.

Source: SL 1953, ch 117, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 12.0617-6; SDCL, § 41-16-2.