South Dakota § 45-9-15.3 Supplemental plugging and performance bond--Idle wells--Amount.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-9-15.3 — Supplemental plugging and performance bond--Idle wells--Amount.

South Dakota § 45-9-15.3

Title 45MINING, OIL AND GAS

Ch. 45-8OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 45-9-15.3 (2026).

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Without limiting its general authority, the board may require, or may delegate to the secretary of agriculture and natural resources specific authority to require, the furnishing of a supplemental plugging and performance bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars or an amount sufficient to guarantee the costs of well site reclamation for any oil and gas well that does not produce or otherwise remains unused for more than six months.

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Without limiting its general authority, the board may require, or may delegate to the secretary of agriculture and natural resources specific authority to require, the furnishing of a supplemental plugging and performance bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars or an amount sufficient to guarantee the costs of well site reclamation for any oil and gas well that does not produce or otherwise remains unused for more than six months.