Any appropriator of water may use the water for purposes other than for which it was appropriated, or may change the place of diversion, storage, or use, in a manner and under conditions approved by the Water Management Board, except that changes in irrigation permits shall be as prescribed by §§ 46-5-34 to 46-5-36, inclusive.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0142; SL 1955, ch 430 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0129; SL 1983, ch 314 , § 61.