S.D. Admin. R. 4:01:09:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 4:01:09:02 - Reconnaissance collecting

Reconnaissance collecting means the collecting of fossils from the surface which:

(1) Results in surface disturbance of less than two square meters of the earth;

(2) Involves picking up loose specimens on weathered rock surfaces;

(3) May involve the use of simple hand tools;

(4) Does not involve the use of power tools, explosives, or mechanized equipment of any kind; and

(5) Does not pose potential for significant disturbance of sites of ongoing scientific research and other important resources, including endangered species, cultural resources, archaeological resources, cave resources, wilderness, or areas of critical environmental concern.

S.D. Admin. R. 4:01:09:02

27 SDR 93, effective 3/25/2001.

General Authority: SDCL 5-1-15, 5-1-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 5-1-16.