# S.D. Codified Laws § 31-29-80.3: Standards for directional signs submitted to federal government--Rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T31_C29_S31-29-80.3

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 31-29-80.3
- **Heading:** Standards for directional signs submitted to federal government--Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 31 / Chapter 29 / Section 31-29-80.3

## Text

The secretary of the Department of Transportation shall submit standards to the United States Department of Transportation for allowing off of the right - of - way directional and official signs as authorized pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 131(c)(1) and 23 CFR, Part 750, Subpart (B). The Transportation Commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish criteria and selection methods in conformance with 23 CFR, Part 750, Subpart (B). The rules shall set forth permit application requirements; qualifying directional and official signs; eligibility criteria and standards; sign size, number, location, lighting, and spacing restrictions; sign message content; and erection and maintenance criteria and standards.

Source: SL 1979, ch 201, § 3; SL 1987, ch 210, § 18.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T31_C29_S31-29-80.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.