The state archaeologist may enter into agreements involving archaeological survey or assessment work with any state or federal department, agency, institution, or political subdivision or with a private contractor. The State Historical Society Board of Trustees may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish a fee schedule for recovery of exploratory, laboratory, reporting, and administrative costs incurred by the state archaeologist in the performance of the duties prescribed by this chapter.
SDCL 1-20-21.1