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Chapter 46-1

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 46-1

Definitions and General Provisions

46-1-1Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.46-1-2Development of water resources for public benefit.46-1-3Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.46-1-4Beneficial use of water resources--Prevention of waste--Right to water from natural stream or watercourse.46-1-5Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.46-1-6Definition of terms.46-1-7Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.46-1-8Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.46-1-9Vested rights defined.46-1-10Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.46-1-11Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors--Civil fine in addition--Each day as separate violation--Exemption of board and commission actions.46-1-12Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.46-1-13Grant of water right for use outside state.46-1-14Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.46-1-15Permit required for appropriation of waters.46-1-16Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.