{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-38-7-1","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 38-7-1","heading":"Policy of state--Purposes of chapters 38-7 and 38-8.","body":"It is declared to be the policy of this state, and within the scope of this chapter and chapter 38-8, to:\n(1) Provide for conservation of the natural resources of this state;\n(2) Provide for the control and prevention of soil erosion;\n(3) Provide for the prevention of floodwater and sediment damages; and\n(4) Provide for furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water to:\n(a) Preserve natural resources;\n(b) Control floods;\n(c) Prevent the impairment of dams and reservoirs;\n(d) Assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors;\n(e) Preserve wildlife habitat;\n(f) Promote soil health principles and practices;\n(g) Protect the tax base;\n(h) Protect public lands; and\n(i) Protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state.","path":["TITLE 38. AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE","CHAPTER 38-7. DIVISION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/38-7-1","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"cd38555e36944fdedb7603d3e18d0bd92bceb13f442b51bb58509fca351b44de","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-38-6-16","next":"us-sd/sdcl-38-7-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}