The commissioner shall make available the following application form for completion by persons exploring or excavating for paleontological resources:
SOUTH DAKOTA FOSSIL PERMIT APPLICATION
This application is for a permit that will entitle the person named on the permit to collect, for a period of one (1) year, fossils on land owned or leased by the State of South Dakota. The permittee shall abide by all of the provisions contained in SDCL chapters 1-19 A, 1-20, and 5-1 and ARSD chapter 4:01:09.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Capitol Building, Pierre, South Dakota 57501
The following are to be enclosed with the application:
1. Copy of applicant's identification as stated in permit information;
2. Check or money order for the amount required for the permit desired payable to the Commissioner of School and Public Lands. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.
Please check the type of permit desired:
_____ Exploration permit ($25.00)
_____ Excavation permit ($250.00)
Please complete the following:
Applicant's Name: _______________________________________________________
Organization or club, if any: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
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City State Zip
Telephone (including area code): ___________________________________________
Name of other individuals that would be helping the Applicant: _________________
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Legal land description: ____________________________________________________
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Date field work will begin ______________ Date field work to end _______________
I, the undersigned, affirm that I will abide by SDCL chapters 1-19 A, 1-20, and 5-1 and ARSD 4:01:09 and will send all paleontological records and data associated with the paleontological resources to the Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
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Signature Date
S.D. Admin. R. 4:01:09:07
General Authority: SDCL 5-1-15, 5-1-16(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 5-1-16(8).