South Dakota Statutes

§ 46-5-48 — Flood control--Emergency facilities authorized.

South Dakota § 46-5-48

JurisdictionSouth Dakota

Title 46WATER RIGHTS

Ch. 46-5APPROPRIATION OF WATER

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 46-5-48 (2026).

Text

Section 46-5-47 does not apply to temporary emergency facilities constructed for the immediate protection of life or property. The chief engineer shall be promptly notified of the construction of such emergency facilities.

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Legislative History

SL 1983, ch 314, § 81.

Nearby Sections

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§ 46-1-1

Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.

§ 46-1-10

Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.

§ 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.

§ 46-1-12

Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.

§ 46-1-13

Grant of water right for use outside state.

§ 46-1-14

Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.

§ 46-1-15

Permit required for appropriation of waters.

§ 46-1-16

Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.

§ 46-1-2

Development of water resources for public benefit.

§ 46-1-3

Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.

§ 46-1-4

Beneficial use of water resources--Prevention of waste--Right to water from natural stream or watercourse.

§ 46-1-5

Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.

§ 46-1-6

Definition of terms.

§ 46-1-7

Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.

§ 46-1-8

Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.

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