49-17-19. Acceptance by commission of funds for railroad improvement–Acquisition, construction and operation of facilities. The South Dakota Transportation Commission may apply for, accept and expend federal, state, local, and private funds for the improvement of rail transportation. The Transportation Commission may contract for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation of railroads or railroad facilities. […]
49-17-20. Acceptance of moneys for county or municipality for railroad purposes. The South Dakota Transportation Commission may act for any county or municipality upon the request of the governing body of such county or municipality, in accepting and receiving moneys for railroad purposes. Source: SL 1978, ch 343, §2.
49-17-21. Contracts for continuation and improvement of freight service. The South Dakota Transportation Commission may enter into on behalf of the state and for any county or municipality, upon the request of the governing body of such county or municipality, compacts, contracts, or agreements with any state or states, and with public or private corporations […]
49-17-22. Identification of branch trackage with potential for service. The Department of Transportation shall identify those segments of branch line railroad trackage which, if improved, may provide increased transportation services for the citizens of this state. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §1.
49-17-23. Programs for improvement of freight service on branch trackage. The Department of Transportation shall develop and implement programs to encourage the improvement of rail freight services on such railroad trackage. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §2.
49-17-24. Contracts for improvement of freight service. The Department of Transportation, with the approval of the South Dakota Transportation Commission, may enter into agreements with railroad corporations, the United States government, persons, municipalities, counties, or regional railroad authorities for carrying out the purposes of §§49-17-22 and 49-17-23. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §3.
49-17-25. Participation required from users of improved service. Agreements entered into requiring expenditure of state funds shall also require the expenditure of funds by rail users benefiting from the proposed improvements and the expenditure of funds or the provision of services, by the railroad corporation party to such agreement. The ratio of participation by state […]
49-17-26. Payment to state of portion of revenue increase from improved service. Agreements entered into between the Department of Transportation and railroad corporations, pursuant to §49-17-24, may require payment by the railroad corporation of a portion of increased revenue derived from the improved branch line to the state. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §4.
49-17-27. Separate fund for improvement and conservation of branch lines. Agreements between railroad corporations and the Department of Transportation pursuant to §49-17-24 which do not require payment of a portion of the increased revenue derived from the improved branch line to be paid by the railroad corporation to the state shall require that the railroad […]
49-17-28. Acceptance of funds for improvement of branch line service. The Department of Transportation with the approval of the South Dakota Transportation Commission shall be authorized to accept and expend for the purposes of §§49-17-22 and 49-17-23, funds which it may obtain from any source including funds received from railroad corporations under the terms of […]
49-17-29. Vouchers and warrants for expenditures for improvement of branch line service. Expenditures authorized in §§49-17-22 to 49-17-28, inclusive, shall be paid on warrants drawn by the state auditor on vouchers approved by the secretary of the Department of Transportation, or his designee. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §6.
