Section 1-16H-31.2 - Condemnation of subsurface property for purpose of acquiring, developing,constructing, maintaining, or operating projects--Limitation--Procedures. - South Dakota Statutes

1-16H-31.2. Condemnation of subsurface property for purpose of acquiring, developing, constructing, maintaining, or operating projects--Limitation--Procedures. The authority may condemn private and public subsurface property for public use for the purposes of acquiring, developing, constructing, maintaining, or operating projects. The authority may only condemn subsurface property upon or through which it already owns or controls some, but not all, property rights. If the authority deems it necessary to condemn any subsurface property for such purpose, it shall, by resolution, declare the condemnation necessary, stating the purposes and extent thereof. Thereupon, proceedings for condemnation shall be undertaken in the name of the authority, as provided in chapter 21-35 and this chapter.

Source: SL 2005, ch 12, § 2.