South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 4 - School And Public Lands
Article 4:01 - Leases
Chapter 4:01:09 - Paleontology
Section 4:01:09:02 - Reconnaissance collecting

(1) Results in surface disturbance of less than two square meters of the earth;

(2) Involves picking up loose specimens on weathered rock surfaces;

(3) May involve the use of simple hand tools;

(4) Does not involve the use of power tools, explosives, or mechanized equipment of any kind; and

(5) Does not pose potential for significant disturbance of sites of ongoing scientific research and other important resources, including endangered species, cultural resources, archaeological resources, cave resources, wilderness, or areas of critical environmental concern.