Terms defined by SDCL 46-1-6 and §§ 74:02:01:01 and 74:02:04:20 have the same meaning when used in this chapter. In addition, terms used in this chapter mean:

1. (1) "Water shortage," the lessened water supply conditions existing in an aquifer during a period of substantially less than average annual recharge.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 52:01:05:01, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 27, effective September 26, 1983; 13 SDR 49, effective October 27, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987.

General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5.

Law Implemented: SDCL 46-2-9 , 46-6-3.1 , 46-6-6 , 46-6-6.1 , 46-7-2.