SDCL § 50-6A-20: Taking possession on commencement of eminent domain proceedings--Abandonment of proceedings--Liability for damage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute or other law of this state, a regional airport authority may take possession of any property to be acquired by eminent domain proceedings at any time after the commencement of such proceedings. The authority shall not be precluded from abandoning such proceedings at any time prior to final order and decree of the court having jurisdiction of such proceedings; provided that the authority shall be liable to the owner of the property for any damage done to the property during possession thereof by the authority.