South Dakota § 46-2A-17 Hearing to oppose validation--Notice.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 46-2A-17 — Hearing to oppose validation--Notice.

South Dakota § 46-2A-17

Title 46WATER RIGHTS

Ch. 46-1ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR APPROPRIATION OF WATER

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S.D. Codified Laws § 46-2A-17 (2026).

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If a petition of intent to oppose the validation of a recognized vested water right claim is filed pursuant to § 46-2A-16 , the Board of Water Management shall hear and determine the matter de novo. Further published notice is not necessary, but the parties shall be notified of the hearing by first class mail. If no petition opposing validation of the recognized water right claim is filed pursuant to § 46-2A-16 , the board shall issue an order validating the vested right claim.

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If a petition of intent to oppose the validation of a recognized vested water right claim is filed pursuant to § 46-2A-16 , the Board of Water Management shall hear and determine the matter de novo. Further published notice is not necessary, but the parties shall be notified of the hearing by first class mail. If no petition opposing validation of the recognized water right claim is filed pursuant to § 46-2A-16 , the board shall issue an order validating the vested right claim.