Section 34A-1-9 - Studies, investigations and educational activities of department.
34A-1-9. Studies, investigations and educational activities of department. The department shall have power to:
(1) Encourage and conduct studies, investigations and research relating to air pollution and its causes, effects, prevention, abatement, and control.
(2) Determine by means of field studies and sampling the degree of air pollution in the state and the several parts thereof.
(3) Make a continuing study of the effects of the emission of air contaminants from motor vehicles on the quality of the outdoor atmosphere of this state and the several parts thereof, and make recommendations to appropriate public and private bodies with respect thereto.
(4) Collect and disseminate information and conduct educational and training programs relating to air pollution.
Source: SL 1970, ch 203, § 5 (9) to (11), (13); SDCL Supp, § 34-16A-16; SL 1977, ch 280, § 5.