§ 46-5-40 — Temporary use permits--Cancellation.

The chief engineer may not cancel a temporary use permit with less than six months notice to the permit holder. In no case may a temporary use permit be cancelled prior to the time at which facilities are constructed and water may be put to beneficial use by an entity described in § 46-5-38 holding a permit under the provisions of § 46-5-38.1 . No person may acquire any right under a temporary permit to the use of water beyond the time of cancellation of the temporary use permit.

Legislative History

SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0122; SL 1961, ch 456; SL 1966, ch 259, § 3; SL 1983, ch 314, § 73.