§ 46-6-3

S.D. Codified Laws § 46-6-3 (2026)

Appropriation of groundwater authorized.

SL 1955, ch 431 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0404; SL 1971, ch 252 , § 1; SL 1972, ch 237 , § 5; SL 1973, ch 279 , § 2; SL 1977, ch 364 , § 7; SL 1978, ch 319 , § 2; SL 1983, ch 314 , § 92.

Subject to vested rights and prior appropriations, groundwaters of the state may be appropriated pursuant to the procedures contained in chapter 46-2A.

Source: SL 1955, ch 431 , § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0404; SL 1971, ch 252 , § 1; SL 1972, ch 237 , § 5; SL 1973, ch 279 , § 2; SL 1977, ch 364 , § 7; SL 1978, ch 319 , § 2; SL 1983, ch 314 , § 92.