HB1295

This bill changes how South Dakota's Department of Transportation acquires land for borrow pits (material extraction sites) by requiring the department to file formal notice with landowners and the county register of deeds before taking the land through condemnation, and to provide details about the project plans and affected property. The bill also clarifies that the department can acquire borrow pit land by gift, purchase, or condemnation—and must pay just compensation to landowners when doing so. Additionally, all people with legal interests in or liens on the property must receive copies of the notice so they can respond before any acquisition takes place.

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