South Dakota § 46-6-1 Vested rights defined.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 46-6-1 — Vested rights defined.

South Dakota·Title 46 WATER RIGHTS·Ch. 46-6 GROUNDWATER AND WELLS

The term, vested rights, as used in this chapter, means:

(1)Beneficial uses of groundwater under diversions and applications of water before February 28, 1955;

(2)The right to take and use groundwater for beneficial purposes if an owner or lawful agent was engaged in the construction of works for the actual application of water to a beneficial use on February 28, 1955, if the works are completed and water is actually applied for such use within a reasonable time after that date.

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The term, vested rights, as used in this chapter, means: (1) Beneficial uses of groundwater under diversions and applications of water before February 28, 1955; (2) The right to take and use groundwater for beneficial purposes if an owner or lawful agent was engaged in the construction of works for the actual application of water to a beneficial use on February 28, 1955, if the works are completed and water is actually applied for such use within a reasonable time after that date.

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