Drill holes must be straight and plumb and must be of sufficient size to allow installation of the casing, centralizers, grout, gravel pack, screen, and pump. The drilling methods must fit the geologic characteristics and conditions at the well site.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 52:01:04:03, effective July 1, 1979; transferred from § 74:02:04:03, 12 SDR 50, effective September 29, 1985; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.

General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5 , 46-6-20.

Law Implemented: SDCL 46-6-6.1 , 46-6-10 , 46-6-20.