§ 46-1-11 — Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors--Civil fine in addition--Each day as separate violation--Exemption of board and commission actions.

South Dakota § 46-1-11

• Jurisdiction: South Dakota
• Title 46: WATER RIGHTS
• Ch. 46-1: DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Unless otherwise provided in this title, any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of chapters 46-4 to 46-10 , inclusive, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, a civil fine of not more than five hundred dollars may be imposed for the violation. Each day of noncompliance with the provisions of this title shall be deemed a separate violation. Administrative actions of the department or Board of Water and Natural Resources, the Water Management Board, or the conservation commission are exempt from this section.

Legislative History

SL 1955, ch 430, § 2; SL 1955, ch 431, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, §§ 61.9920, 61.9921; SL 1977, ch 347, § 1; SL 1981, ch 316, § 11.