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SD Codified L § 49-17-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance|Section 49-17-25 - Participation required from users of improved service.

49-17-25. Participation required from users of improved service.Agreements entered into requiring expenditure of state funds shall also require the expenditure of funds by rail users benefiting from the proposed improvements and the expenditure of funds or the provision of services, by the railroad corporation party to such agreement. The ratio of participation by state rail users and railroad corporations shall be determined by the Department of Transportation for each branch line or branch line segment to be upgraded. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §3.
SD Codified L § 49-17-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance|Section 49-17-26 - Payment to state of portion of revenue increase from improved service.

49-17-26. Payment to state of portion of revenue increase from improved service.Agreements entered into between the Department of Transportation and railroad corporations, pursuant to §49-17-24, may require payment by the railroad corporation of a portion of increased revenue derived from the improved branch line to the state. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §4.
SD Codified L § 49-17-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance|Section 49-17-27 - Separate fund for improvement and conservation of branch lines.

49-17-27. Separate fund for improvement and conservation of branch lines.Agreements between railroad corporations and the Department of Transportation pursuant to §49-17-24 which do not require payment of a portion of the increased revenue derived from the improved branch line to be paid by the railroad corporation to the state shall require that the railroad corporation establish and maintain a separate railroad corporation fund to which a specified portion of the increase in revenue derived from the improved railroad branch line shall be credited and that these funds shall be used by the railroad corporation for improvement, restoration, or conservation of railroad branch lines within the state. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §4.
SD Codified L § 49-17-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance|Section 49-17-28 - Acceptance of funds for improvement of branch line service.

49-17-28. Acceptance of funds for improvement of branch line service.The Department of Transportation with the approval of the South Dakota Transportation Commission shall be authorized to accept and expend for the purposes of §§49-17-22 and 49-17-23, funds which it may obtain from any source including funds received from railroad corporations under the terms of §49-17-26. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §5.
SD Codified L § 49-17-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17 - State Aid To Railroad Construction And Maintenance|Section 49-17-29 - Vouchers and warrants for expenditures for improvement of branch line service.

49-17-29. Vouchers and warrants for expenditures for improvement of branch line service.Expenditures authorized in §§49-17-22 to 49-17-28, inclusive, shall be paid on warrants drawn by the state auditor on vouchers approved by the secretary of the Department of Transportation, or his designee. Source: SL 1978, ch 342, §6.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-1 - Definition of terms.

49-17A-1. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter, unless the context plainly otherwise requires, mean:(1)"Bonds," any bonds, notes, interim certificates, debentures, or similar obligations issued by an authority pursuant to this chapter;(2)"Governing body," the official or officials authorized by law to exercise ordinance making or other lawmaking powers of a political subdivision;(3)"Political subdivision," or "subdivision," any county, municipality, or other body politic of this state;(4)"Project," any railroad or related facilities operated or owned by an authority, including all real and personal property, structures, machinery, equipment and appurtenances or facilities which are part of such railroad and useful in connection therewith, including facilities for the convenience of handling passengers and freight or as part of railroad operations;(5)"Railroad authority" or "authority," any authority created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;(6)"Real property," lands, structures and interests in land, including lands under water and riparian rights, including any and all lesser interests, such as easements, rights of way, uses, leases, licenses, and all other incorporeal hereditaments and every estate, interest or right, legal or equitable, pertaining to real property. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §1.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-2 - Creation of authority by agreement of subdivisions.

49-17A-2. Creation of authority by agreement of subdivisions.Two or more subdivisions may form a regional railroad authority by execution of an agreement authorized by resolution of the governing body of each subdivision. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §2.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-3 - Contents of agreement creating authority.

49-17A-3. Contents of agreement creating authority.The agreement authorized in §49-17A-2 shall state:(1)That the railroad authority is created and incorporated under the provisions of this chapter as a political subdivision of this state, to exercise thereunder a part of the sovereign power of the state;(2)The name of the authority which shall include the words "regional railroad authority";(3)The names of the subdivisions which have approved the agreement and are the initial members of the regional railroad authority;(4)The names and addresses of the persons initially appointed by the resolutions approving the agreement to act as the representatives or alternate representatives of the subdivisions;(5)The address of the registered office of the authority and the name of its registered agent at such office;(6)That the subdivisions which are members of the regional railroad authority and its commissioners, officers, and agents are not liable for its obligations;(7)Any other provision for regulating the business of the regional railroad authority which may be agreed upon by the subdivisions. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §3.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-3.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-3.1 - Authority may not change resolution eschewing taxing power.

49-17A-3.1. Authority may not change resolution eschewing taxing power.Any railroad authority may adopt a resolution amending the provisions of the agreement authorized by §49-17A-2 to specify that the railroad authority may not levy a tax pursuant to the provisions provided in chapter 49-17A. The railroad authority shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the secretary of state and the secretary of state shall issue an amended certificate of incorporation. The railroad authority may not adopt a resolution to amend or repeal this resolution prohibiting the railroad authority from levying a tax pursuant to the provisions provided in chapter 49-17A. Source: SL 1997, ch 264, §1.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-4 - Filing of agreement and resolutions--Certificate of incorporation--Beginning of corporate existence.

49-17A-4. Filing of agreement and resolutions--Certificate of incorporation--Beginning of corporate existence.The agreement and a certified copy of the resolution of each subdivision shall be filed with the secretary of state. If the agreement conforms to the requirements of this chapter the secretary of state shall file it and issue a certificate of incorporation, which shall state the name of the authority and the date of incorporation. The existence of the authority as a political subdivision of this state shall begin upon the issuance of the certificate of incorporation. The certificate of incorporation shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of the authority. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §4.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-5 - Hearing before adoption of resolution--Publication of notice.

49-17A-5. Hearing before adoption of resolution--Publication of notice.No resolution authorized by §49-17A-2 or 49-17A-11 shall be adopted without a public hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least ten days prior thereto in the official newspaper of the subdivision, or if the subdivision has no official newspaper, then in a newspaper having general circulation in the subdivision. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §5.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-6 - Election of commissioners--Terms of office--Vacancies.

49-17A-6. Election of commissioners--Terms of office--Vacancies.The representatives of the subdivisions which are members of a regional railroad authority shall elect commissioners of the regional railroad authority. The number to be elected and their representation shall be provided for in the agreement. All commissioners of a regional railroad authority shall be elected for a term of three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original elections. Each commissioner shall hold office until his or her successor has been elected and qualified. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §6; SL 1981, ch 333, §1; SL 2012, ch 227, §1.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-7 - Power vested in commissioners--Rules for operation.

49-17A-7. Power vested in commissioners--Rules for operation.The power of each regional authority is vested in the commissioners. Each authority may adopt and amend rules for its own operations subject to the agreement of the subdivisions establishing the authority and subject to the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §7.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-8 - Chairman and secretary-treasurer of authority.

49-17A-8. Chairman and secretary-treasurer of authority.Each regional authority shall elect a chairman and a secretary-treasurer, from among the commissioners. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §8.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-9 - Executive director and other agents--Delegation of powers and duties.

49-17A-9. Executive director and other agents--Delegation of powers and duties.A regional authority may appoint or elect an executive director, and such other officers, agents, and employees as it may determine. An authority may delegate its powers and duties to one or more of its officers, agents, or employees. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §9.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-10 - Reimbursement of commissioners' expenses.

49-17A-10. Reimbursement of commissioners' expenses.A commissioner shall receive no compensation for his services but shall be reimbursed for the necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of his duties. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §10.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-11 - Addition of subdivision to authority.

49-17A-11. Addition of subdivision to authority.A regional authority may be increased to serve an additional subdivision upon approval by resolution of the additional subdivision pursuant to this chapter and approval of the commissioners. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §11; SL 1981, ch 333, §2.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-12 - Withdrawal of subdivision from authority--Disposition of assets and liabilities.

49-17A-12. Withdrawal of subdivision from authority--Disposition of assets and liabilities.A regional authority may be decreased if the commissioners of the regional authority consent to the decrease. In such event, the commissioners shall provide for the retention and make provisions for the retention or disposition of its assets and liabilities. However, if the regional authority has any bonds outstanding no decrease shall be effected unless one hundred percent of the holders of the bonds consent in writing thereto. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §12.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-13 - Filing of resolution increasing or decreasing authority--Amended certificate of incorporation.

49-17A-13. Filing of resolution increasing or decreasing authority--Amended certificate of incorporation.If a regional authority is increased or decreased pursuant to §49-17A-11 or 49-17A-12, it shall forward to the secretary of state a certified copy of each resolution adopted pursuant thereto. Upon receipt thereof, the secretary of state shall issue an amended certificate of incorporation. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §13.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-14 - Powers of political subdivisions in aid of regional authority.

49-17A-14. Powers of political subdivisions in aid of regional authority.Any subdivision for which an authority has been created may:(1)Lend or donate money to the authority;(2)Provide that all or a portion of the taxes or funds available to the subdivision for railroad purposes, be transferred or paid directly to the authority;(3)Cause water, sewer or drainage facilities, or any other facilities which it is authorized to provide, to be furnished adjacent to or in connection with such railroads or facilities;(4)Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest in any property, or grant easements, licenses, or any other rights or privileges therein to the authority;(5)Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan or replan streets, roads, roadways, and walks from established streets or roads to such railroad facilities;(6)Aid and cooperate with the authority in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of railroad facilities;(7)Enter into agreements with the authority regarding action to be taken by the subdivision pursuant to the provisions of this section. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §14.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-15 - Corporate powers of authority.

49-17A-15. Corporate powers of authority.A regional authority may:(1)Sue and be sued, have a seal, and have perpetual succession;(2)Execute such contracts, other instruments, and take such action as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.Every authority may exercise such powers as are necessary or incidental to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §15.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-16 - Planning, acquisition and operation of railroads and facilities--Acquisition of property.

49-17A-16. Planning, acquisition and operation of railroads and facilities--Acquisition of property.A regional authority may plan, establish, acquire, develop, construct, purchase, enlarge, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and protect its railroads, and railroad facilities used or useful in the operation of the railroad. For such purposes an authority may acquire by purchase, gift, devise, lease, condemnation real or personal property, or any interest therein. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §16.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-17 - Use of public waters by authority--Buildings, roadways and bridges.

49-17A-17. Use of public waters by authority--Buildings, roadways and bridges.A regional authority may establish or acquire and maintain railroads over any public waters of this state and any submerged lands under such public waters. It may construct and maintain terminal buildings, causeways, roadways, and bridges for approaches to or connecting with any such railroads. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §17.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-18 - Power of eminent domain--Restrictions on acquisition of public or railroad property.

49-17A-18. Power of eminent domain--Restrictions on acquisition of public or railroad property.An authority may acquire all real or personal property that it deems necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, whether in fee simple absolute or lesser interest, by condemnation and the exercise of the power of eminent domain in accordance with chapter 21-35. An authority shall have no power of eminent domain with respect to property owned by another authority or subdivision or public agency of this or any other state without the consent of such authority, subdivision, or public agency. The authority shall not condemn property owned or used by a railroad corporation unless such property is the subject of an abandonment petition filed with the interstate commerce commission. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §18.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-19 - Public purpose and necessity for acquisitions.

49-17A-19. Public purpose and necessity for acquisitions.All land and other property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of any authority are hereby declared to be acquired and used for public and governmental purposes and as a matter of public necessity. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §37.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-20 - Exemption from taxation of property and income of authority.

49-17A-20. Exemption from taxation of property and income of authority.Any property acquired by an authority and any income derived by the authority shall be exempt from taxation. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §38.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-21 - Annual certification of tax levy for authority--Levy of tax--Collection.

49-17A-21. Annual certification of tax levy for authority--Levy of tax--Collection.An authority may certify annually to the governing bodies the amount of tax to be levied by said governing bodies for railroad purposes. Each subdivision shall levy the amount certified, pursuant to provisions of law authorizing municipalities and other political subdivisions of this state to levy taxes for such purposes. The levy may not exceed the maximum levy permitted by the laws of this state for such purposes. Each subdivision shall collect the taxes certified by a railroad authority in the same manner as other taxes are levied, collected and paid to the railroad authority. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §19.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-21.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-21.1 - Zones of benefit--Tax levy applied to.

49-17A-21.1. Zones of benefit--Tax levy applied to.The authority may, in connection with the certification of an annual tax levy pursuant to §49-17A-21, designate various zones of benefit or geographical portions of the member subdivisions which, in the judgment of the authority, will be or have been benefited by projects. The authority may then certify that such annual levy be applied only to such benefited area. Source: SL 1979, ch 310.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-22 - Maximum tax levy--County levy not applied in subdivision making levy.

49-17A-22. Maximum tax levy--County levy not applied in subdivision making levy.In subdivisions which are parties to an agreement creating a regional railroad authority, a levy, in addition to all other levies authorized by law, not to exceed two dollars and forty cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation of property in such subdivisions, may be made for such purposes. A county levy may not apply to any other subdivision making such levy hereunder. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §20; SL 1989, ch 87, §15F.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-23 - Deposit of tax proceeds--Expenditure.

49-17A-23. Deposit of tax proceeds--Expenditure.The proceeds of taxes for support of a railroad authority shall be deposited in such account or accounts in which other revenues of the authority are deposited and may be expended by the authority as provided in this chapter. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §21.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-24 - Covenant to levy taxes until bonds paid.

49-17A-24. Covenant to levy taxes until bonds paid.Prior to the issuance of bonds, the authority may by resolution covenant and agree that the total amount of such taxes authorized or any portion thereof will be certified, levied, and deposited annually as herein provided, until the bonds and interest thereon are fully paid. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §22.
SD Codified L § 49-17A-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 17A - Regional Railroad Authorities|Section 49-17A-25 - Acceptance and expenditure of federal and other grants and loans.

49-17A-25. Acceptance and expenditure of federal and other grants and loans.An authority may accept, receive, receipt for, disburse, and expend federal and state moneys and other moneys, public or private, made available by grant or loan or both, to accomplish, in whole or in part, any of the purposes of this chapter. Source: SL 1978, ch 344, §23.