Section 11-1-1 - Definition of terms. - South Dakota Statutes

11-1-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter unless the context otherwise plainly requires shall mean:
(1) "State comprehensive development plan" means the plan or plans for the orderly and coordinated growth and development of the state. Such plan shall be based upon physical, social, cultural, economic, governmental, and other data relating to state development, and shall include plans for natural resources, land use, and related activities;
(2) "Unit of local government" means a county, city, town, township, metropolitan regional agency, authority, school district, or other special district;
(3) "Bureau," the Bureau of Intergovernmental Relations;
(4) "Planning and development district," an area-wide planning organization, representing and comprised of more than one local political subdivision which has been certified by the bureau as the general purpose planning organization for a given geographical area.

Source: SL 1966, ch 226, § 2; SL 1976, ch 102, § 1.