South Dakota § 46-10A-12 Petition of chief engineer to abolish area, suspend operation, change boundaries, amend powers of or suspend water master, or adjust administration of area.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 46-10A-12 — Petition of chief engineer to abolish area, suspend operation, change boundaries, amend powers of or suspend water master, or adjust administration of area.

South Dakota § 46-10A-12

Title 46WATER RIGHTS

Ch. 46-10AWATER USE CONTROL AREAS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 46-10A-12 (2026).

Text

The chief engineer, after appropriate investigation, may petition the board:

(1)To abolish a water use control area;

(2)To suspend the operation of a water use control area;

(3)To change the boundaries of a water use control area;

(4)To amend the powers and duties of a water master in a water use control area;

(5)To suspend or remove any water master appointed by it; or (6) To adjust administration of a water use control area to protect valid water permits or rights within the water use control area or affected by the exercise of water rights within the water use control area.

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The chief engineer, after appropriate investigation, may petition the board: (1) To abolish a water use control area; (2) To suspend the operation of a water use control area; (3) To change the boundaries of a water use control area; (4) To amend the powers and duties of a water master in a water use control area; (5) To suspend or remove any water master appointed by it; or (6) To adjust administration of a water use control area to protect valid water permits or rights within the water use control area or affected by the exercise of water rights within the water use control area.