There is hereby established a county register of deeds modernization and preservation relief fund to be administered by the county register of deeds. The fund shall be used for modernization of information systems and preservation of property and records. The register of deeds may purchase or enter into agreements for software, training, equipment, maintenance, supplies, and contract services. The fund may not be used for salaries. Any money deposited in the county register of deeds modernization and preservation relief fund may not be reverted or transferred to the county general fund or any other county fund.
SDCL 7-9-25