12 : 51 : 10 : 01 . Definitions. Words and phrases defined in SDCL chapter 38-24A have the same meaning when used in this chapter. Terms used in this chapter mean:
- (1) "Firewood," tree parts in any measure or volume, whether for commercial or private purposes, that is intended to be burned for heating or recreational use;
- (2) "Log," parts of trees cut to certain lengths to be milled, processed, or otherwise used in buildings or construction;
- (3) "Quarantine area," an area established by the secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources from which the emerald ash borer is likely to spread;
- (4) "Secretary," the secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
- (5) "USDA-APHIS-PPQ," the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine;
- (6) "External embargoed area," the area outside of South Dakota established by the secretary from which regulated articles are restricted;
- (7) "Department," the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Source: 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; SL 2021, ch 1, §§ 8, 19, effective April 19, 2021; 47 SDR 125, effective May 30, 2021 .
General Authority: SDCL 38-24A-9 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-24A-1 .
Prior versions effective: 2021-04-19, 2018-12-19.