38-7-1. Policy of state–Purposes of chapters. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state and within the scope of this chapter and chapter 38-8 to provide for the conservation of the soil and soil resources of this state, and for the control and prevention of soil erosion, and for the prevention of […]
38-7-10. Chairman of commission–Delegation of powers and duties. The State Conservation Commission shall designate its chairman annually. It shall have authority to delegate to its chairman, to one or more of its members, or to one or more agents or employees, such powers and duties as it may deem proper. Source: SL 1937, ch 19, […]
38-7-12. Employment of personnel by division–Legal services. The Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry may employ such agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. The division may call upon the attorney general of the state for such legal services as it may require. Source: […]
38-7-13. Record of proceedings kept by division. The Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry shall keep full and accurate records of all proceedings and of all resolutions, rules, and regulations, and orders issued or adopted. Source: SL 1937, ch 19, §4; SDC 1939, §4.1504; SL 1963, ch 6; SL 1968, ch 1, §3; SL 1975, […]
38-7-14. Detail of personnel to division by other state agencies. Upon request of the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry for the purpose of carrying out any of its functions, the supervising officer of any state agency, or any state institution of learning shall, insofar as may be possible under available appropriations, and having due […]
38-7-15. Assistance in carrying out of district programs. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to offer such assistance as may be appropriate to the supervisors of conservation districts, organized as provided in chapter 38-8, in […]
38-7-16. Interchange of information between districts and division. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to keep the supervisors of each of the several districts organized under the provisions of chapter 38-8 informed of the activities […]
38-7-17. Coordination of district programs. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to coordinate the programs of the several conservation districts organized under chapter 38-8 so far as this may be done by advice and consultation. […]
38-7-18. Assistance provided to districts by federal and state agencies. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and of agencies of […]
38-7-19. Dissemination of information–Encouraging formation of districts. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and programs of the conservation districts organized under chapter 38-8, and to encourage […]
38-7-2. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter or chapter 38-8 mean: (1)”Agency of this state,” the government of this state and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the government of this state; (2)”Commission,” the State Conservation Commission; (3)”District” or “conservation district,” a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public […]
38-7-2.1. Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry created. There is hereby created within the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources created by chapter 1-41 a Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry. Source: SL 1975, ch 23, §1; SL 1995, ch 310 (Ex. Ord. 95-1), §§16, 17; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, […]
38-7-2.2. Director of Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry–Nomination, appointment, and removal. The director of the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry shall be nominated by the State Conservation Commission and appointed by the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources with the approval of the Governor. The director of the Division of […]
38-7-2.3. Conservation functions performed by division–Direction and control by director. Subject to §38-7-3.1, all of the functions of the State Conservation Commission provided for in this chapter and chapter 38-8 relative to conservation districts, shall be performed by the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry created by this chapter, under the direction and control of […]
38-7-20. Representation of districts–Development of conservation policy–Cooperation with public and private agencies. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to represent the state conservation districts and to develop and implement state policy for land conservation and […]
38-7-21. Recommendations on programs of local, state, and federal agencies and subdivisions. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the State Conservation Commission in chapter 38-8, it shall have the duty and power to review and make recommendations within its discretion, in cooperation and consultation with affected districts, on all natural resource development […]
38-7-22. Provision of funds and assistance to districts. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry, it shall have the duty and power to provide funds, grants, supplies, and staff assistance to conservation districts and to assist such districts in obtaining technical planning guidance from the State […]
38-7-23. Accounting and financial reporting procedures by districts. In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry, it shall have the duty and power to require proper accounting and financial reporting procedures by conservation districts and to assist in the implementation of these procedures. Source: SDC 1939, §4.1506 […]
38-7-24. Request to Legislature for appropriations. To accomplish the purposes of the State Conservation Commission and the conservation districts as provided in this chapter and chapter 38-8, the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry may present requests to the State Legislature for appropriations adequate to carry out the duties and responsibilities of it and the […]
38-7-25. Coordinated natural resources conservation fund created–Purposes. There is hereby created a special fund known as the coordinated natural resources conservation fund. All money in the coordinated natural resources conservation fund is dedicated for the purposes identified in the South Dakota coordinated natural resources plan. Interest earned on money in the fund shall be deposited […]
