South Dakota Codified Laws 5-1-20. Discovery of paleontological resources to be reported to commissioner
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Any person who discovers any scientifically significant paleontological resources on lands under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of school and public lands shall promptly report the discovery to the commissioner. Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize any person to survey or excavate for paleontological resources other than as provided in §§ 5-1-15 to 5-1-20, inclusive.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 5-1-20
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- 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.
- 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, § 6.