Acceptance of retrocession of exclusive federal jurisdiction

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SD Code › Title 1 › Chapter 1 › Section 1-1-2.3

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The consent of the state is hereby given to the retrocession of exclusive jurisdiction by the United States over lands owned by the United States within the boundaries of Badlands National Park. The Governor may accept retrocession of jurisdiction for the state.

Source: SL 1980, ch 8, § 3.

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