An Act to distinguish between new construction and improvements to existing structures for purposes of calculating increases in revenue payable from property taxes.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 10-13:

For purposes of § 10-13-35, the increase in taxable value from the improvement of real property does not include additions to, or improvements of, existing structures affixed to land.

Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-16:

For purposes of § 13-16-7, the increase in taxable value from the improvement of real property does not include additions to, or improvements of, existing structures affixed to land.