70:09:03:08.  Permittee responsible for maintenance of the access. The permittee is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the access beyond the edge of the roadway including:

          (1)  Surfacing;

          (2)  Curb and gutter;

          (3)  Cattle guard and gate;

          (4)  Vegetation control;

          (5)  Removal or clearance of snow or ice upon the access even though deposited on the access in the course of department snow removal operations;

          (6)  Repair and replacement of any access-related culverts of 36-inch diameter or smaller within the right-of-way in unincorporated areas;

          (7)  Obtaining department approval for all culvert repairs, drainage repairs, resurfacing, and changes in access design or configuration; and

          (8)  Any other maintenance required for continued safe and satisfactory operation of the access point.

          Source: 29 SDR 66, effective November 18, 2002.

          General Authority: SDCL 11-3-12.2.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 11-3-12.2.