South Dakota Statutes

§ 46-5-37.1 — Abandonment or forfeiture of permits or rights--Recommendation of chief engineer for cancellation.

South Dakota § 46-5-37.1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 46WATER RIGHTS
Ch. 46-5APPROPRIATION OF WATER

This text of South Dakota § 46-5-37.1 (Abandonment or forfeiture of permits or rights--Recommendation of chief engineer for cancellation.) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering South Dakota primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

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S.D. Codified Laws § 46-5-37.1 (2026).

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Upon the initiative of the chief engineer or upon petition by any interested person and after reasonable notice to the holder of the right or permit, if the holder can be located, the chief engineer may investigate whether or not a water permit or right has been abandoned or forfeited. After the investigation, the chief engineer may recommend cancellation of the permit or right for reason of abandonment or forfeiture. The recommendation, notice, and hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure contained in chapter 46-2A .

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Related

In Re Application No. 5189-3 to Extend Time
467 N.W.2d 907 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1991)
11 case citations

Legislative History

SL 1983, ch 314, § 69; SL 2011, ch 165, § 270.

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