70:14:01:01.  Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:

 

          (1)  "Commission," the South Dakota Transportation Commission;

 

          (2)  "Department," the South Dakota Department of Transportation;

 

          (3)  "Highway," every way or place of whatever nature that is open to the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular travel, and that is under the jurisdiction of a municipality, county or township. The term "highway" includes a bridge as that term is defined in SDCL 31-14-1;

 

          (4)  "Loan," a loan from the state highway fund;

 

          (5)  "Local government," a municipality, township or county authorized by statute to exercise jurisdiction and control over the marking, construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of a highway;

 

          (6)  "Project," the marking, constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or maintenance of a highway.

 

          Source: 45 SDR 128, effective April 22, 2019; 45 SDR 155, effective June 24, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 31-5-8.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 31-5-8.