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County adopts mag chloride policy, sets 2026 petition fee at $1.38 per gallon
Summary
Lawrence County adopted Resolution #2026‑13 authorizing mag chloride application on county roads upon petition and established a 2026 fee of $1.38 per gallon (plus sales tax); resolution requires a written agreement between petitioners and the highway department under SDCL 31‑12‑27.1.
On March 24 the Lawrence County Commission adopted Resolution #2026-13 authorizing the application of magnesium chloride (mag chloride) on county roads upon petition and establishing a fee for 2026. The resolution cites SDCL 31-12-27.1 as statutory authority, requires a written agreement between petitioners and the Highway Department describing the work and price, and sets the 2026 price at $1.38 per gallon plus applicable sales tax.
Commissioners Robert Ewing and Brandon Flanagan moved and seconded the resolution. Highway Superintendent John Bey was present and the board discussed that petitions must show the work is in the petitioners’ and public interest before the county agrees to perform the application. The motion carried unanimously. The resolution formalizes process and price for resident‑initiated dust control applications to county roads and sets administrative expectations for written agreements and cost recovery.
