South Dakota § 45-9-19 False representations as perjury--Drilling without permit as misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-9-19 — False representations as perjury--Drilling without permit as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 45-9-19

Title 45MINING, OIL AND GAS

Ch. 45-8OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 45-9-19 (2026).

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Any person:

(1)Who intentionally falsely swears or affirms to a matter when an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter or by a rule or order of the Department of Water and Natural Resources authorized by this chapter;

(2)Who, for the purpose of evading a rule or order authorized by this chapter, intentionally makes or causes to be made a false entry or statement of fact in a report required to be made by this chapter, or by a rule or order authorized by this chapter; or (3) Who makes or causes to be made a false entry in an account, record, or memorandum required to be kept by this chapter or a rule or order authorized by this chapter; is guilty of perjury. Any person who commences an operation for the drilling of a well for oil or gas without filing with the Department

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Any person: (1) Who intentionally falsely swears or affirms to a matter when an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter or by a rule or order of the Department of Water and Natural Resources authorized by this chapter; (2) Who, for the purpose of evading a rule or order authorized by this chapter, intentionally makes or causes to be made a false entry or statement of fact in a report required to be made by this chapter, or by a rule or order authorized by this chapter; or (3) Who makes or causes to be made a false entry in an account, record, or memorandum required to be kept by this chapter or a rule or order authorized by this chapter; is guilty of perjury. Any person who commences an operation for the drilling of a well for oil or gas without filing with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources an application to drill, and without obtaining a permit from the department to drill, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.