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Title 45
Chapter 45-6C
S.D. Codified Laws ch. 45-6C
Mineral Exploration
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45-6C-1
Citation of chapter.
45-6C-2
Legislative findings and policy.
45-6C-3
Definition of terms.
45-6C-4
Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.
45-6C-5
Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.
45-6C-6
Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.
45-6C-7
Notice form--Contents.
45-6C-8
Plan of reclamation--Contents.
45-6C-9
Map of exploration area.
45-6C-10
Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.
45-6C-11
Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.
45-6C-12
Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.
45-6C-13
Time for commencement of exploration operation.
45-6C-14
Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.
45-6C-15
Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.
45-6C-16
Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.
45-6C-17
Fee for notice of intent.
45-6C-18
Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.
45-6C-19
Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.
45-6C-20
Criteria for determining amount of surety.
45-6C-21
Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.
45-6C-22
Cash or securities in lieu of surety.
45-6C-23
Surety payable to state--Conditions required.
45-6C-24
Surety liability continues until released.
45-6C-25
Surety penalty--Amount.
45-6C-26
Exploration operations--Applicable laws.
45-6C-27
Explosives.
45-6C-28
Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.
45-6C-29
Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.
45-6C-30
Repealed
Repealed
45-6C-31
Test holes used for water wells.
45-6C-32
Roads and trails.
45-6C-33
Restoration of drill sites and affected land.
45-6C-34
Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.
45-6C-35
Penetration of aquifer--Report required.
45-6C-36
Violation--Notice to operator.
45-6C-37
Violation--Cease and desist order.
45-6C-38
Violation--Hearing.
45-6C-39
Violation--Suspension of operations.
45-6C-40
Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.
45-6C-41
Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.
45-6C-42
Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.
45-6C-43
Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.
45-6C-44
Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.
45-6C-45
Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.
45-6C-46
Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.
45-6C-47
Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.
45-6C-48
Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.
45-6C-49
General powers of board.
45-6C-50
Repealed
Repealed
45-6C-51
Exemption of educational and recreational activities.
45-6C-52
Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.
45-6C-53
Transfer of notice of intent.
45-6C-54
Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.
45-6C-55
Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.