South Dakota Codified Laws 7-18-15. County powers in implementation of flood control programs
Every county shall have power
(1) To prevent or control flooding within its boundaries which endangers property;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-18-15
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) To enter into agreements with the United States, with the State of South Dakota, and with any authorized agency, subdivision, or unit of government, federal or state, to cooperate in preventing or controlling such flooding;
(3) To acquire by lease, purchase, gift, grant–in–aid, condemnation, or other lawful means and hold in its name for use and control as provided by law both real and personal property and easements and rights of way within the boundaries of the county for all purposes necessary to prevent or control such flooding; and
(4) For any and all of the foregoing purposes, to appropriate moneys therefor.
Source: SL 1971, ch 48.