Nothing in §§ 49-16A-100.2 to 49-16A-100.10, inclusive, prevents a railroad and a utility from continuing under an existing agreement or otherwise negotiating the terms and conditions applicable to a crossing or the resolution of any disputes relating to the crossing. Nothing in §§ 49-16A-100.2 to 49-16A-100.10, inclusive, impairs the authority of a utility to secure crossing rights by easement pursuant to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
SDCL 49-16A-100.9