In lieu of an order, the board chair may schedule a contested case under chapter 1-26 before the board. Nothing in this chapter prevents the department from notifying an alleged violator of violations and negotiating a consent agreement instead of initiating proceedings under § 34A-1-47. Any consent agreement shall be approved by the board.

Source: SL 1970, ch 203 , § 10; SDCL Supp, § 34-16A-55; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15 , § 4; SL 1977, ch 280 , § 16; SL 2011, ch 165 , § 28.