Except for department mowing operations to enhance safety, control noxious weeds, or promote grass growth, mowing on newly constructed sections of highway is not allowed for a period of three years or until the grass has become permanently established.

Source: 2 SDR 33, effective November 9, 1975; transferred from § 70:01:10:07, effective November 1, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 47 SDR 27, effective September 14, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 31-5-21.

Law Implemented: SDCL 31-5-21.

Prior versions effective: 1987-07-01.