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HB1195Provide free admission to state parks and recreation areas for residents enrolled as members of Indian tribes.

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§ 41-17

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Any South Dakota resident who is an enrolled member of an Indian tribe may obtain free admission to any South Dakota state park or recreation area. The qualifying individual may also receive a fifty percent discount on any camping fee or associated electrical service fee established pursuant to § 41-17-1.1 or 41-17-14.1. Any individual who applies for and qualifies for free admission under the provisions of this section must be issued a lifetime park entrance license by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 establishing criteria and procedures for obtaining free admission and reduced fees pursuant to this section and for the issuance of a lifetime park entrance license. 13