45-1-2. Surveys relating to geology, natural history, archaeology, and anthropology--Duty to continue. It shall be the duty of the state geologist to carry on and continue surveys of the state in relation to geology, natural history, archaeology, and anthropology, particularly studying and emphasizing the economic geology of this state.
Source: SL 1919, ch 332, § 2; SDC 1939, § 42.0502.