A portion of the grants to be awarded under this chapter, for activities described in subdivisions 31:02:01:02(1) to (4), inclusive, may be awarded on a first-come basis. Any grant not awarded on a first-come basis must be awarded based upon a projection of additional ethanol blend to be sold as a result of the project and other projected benefits to the ethanol industry in this state. At the time GOED announces that it will entertain grant applications, GOED shall announce the amount of grant moneys available and what percentage, if any, are to be awarded on a first-come basis.

Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012 ; 52 SDR 49, effective November 17, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 10-47B-164.1 , 10-47B-164.2 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 10-47B-164.1 .

Prior versions effective: 2012-01-09.