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.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 5-1-19

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1996, ch 36, § 5.