South Dakota § 46A-9-80 Duties of water master.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 46A-9-80 — Duties of water master.

South Dakota § 46A-9-80

Title 46AWATER MANAGEMENT

Ch. 46A-8WATER USER DISTRICTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-9-80 (2026).

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The water master shall:

(1)Enforce procedures for distribution of water by court decree;

(2)Enforce priorities and rights pertaining to the use of water as established by statute or case law;

(3)Administer the distribution of water obtained through any contract pursuant to § 46A-9-43 ;

(4)Provide for the regulation and security of headgates and measuring devices as necessary to enforce the proper distribution of water; and (5) Perform such other duties as the board of directors may specify.

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The water master shall: (1) Enforce procedures for distribution of water by court decree; (2) Enforce priorities and rights pertaining to the use of water as established by statute or case law; (3) Administer the distribution of water obtained through any contract pursuant to § 46A-9-43 ; (4) Provide for the regulation and security of headgates and measuring devices as necessary to enforce the proper distribution of water; and (5) Perform such other duties as the board of directors may specify.