South Dakota HB1295 revises procedures for acquiring highway easements and rights of way, including notice requirements and condemnation processes.

South Dakota HB1295 amends the acquisition process for highway easements and rights of way. It mandates that if an agreement is reached between a landowner and the Department of Transportation for the purchase of an easement or right of way, the county register of deeds must record it. If negotiations fail, the condemnation process outlined in §§ 31-19-2 to 31-19-19 applies.

South Dakota HB1295 revises procedures for acquiring highway easements and rights of way, including notice requirements and condemnation processes.

South Dakota HB1295 amends the acquisition process for highway easements and rights of way. It mandates that if an agreement is reached between a landowner and the Department of Transportation for the purchase of an easement or right of way, the county register of deeds must record it. If negotiations fail, the condemnation process outlined in §§ 31-19-2 to 31-19-19 applies.