Section 41-21-2 - Definition of terms. - South Dakota Statutes

41-21-2. Definition of terms. The following definition of terms used in this chapter is prescribed:
(1) "Certificate of treatment" means a written statement by the state forester certifying treatment of a forest insect or disease infestation on private land, and containing information on the number of trees treated, location of the trees, ownership of the land, the cost of treatment, and other pertinent information;
(2) "Declared forest insect or disease emergency" means any state of forest insect or disease infestation or infection deemed a serious threat to the forest or tree resource by the state forester of South Dakota;
(3) "Private owned forestland" means any land not in government ownership and which is at least ten percent stocked with trees and is outside the limits of incorporated municipalities;
(4) "State forester" means the state forester of South Dakota, his assistants, employees, or designated agents.

Source: SL 1970, ch 226, § 2; SDCL Supp, § 38-26-2; SL 1974, ch 257, § 1.