45-5A-5. Notice to surface owner of proposed surface disturbing development activities.
The mineral developer shall give the surface owner written notice of proposed surface disturbing mineral development activities at least thirty days before the date operations are commenced. Surface disturbing activities include well site construction, road building, grading, excavation, demolition, and related activities. This notice shall be given to the record surface owner at the surface owner's address as shown by the records of the county register of deeds at the time the notice is given. This notice shall sufficiently disclose the plan of work and operations to enable the surface owner to evaluate the effect of drilling operations on the surface owner's use of the property. Included with this notice shall be a form prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources advising the surface owner of his or her rights and options under this chapter.
Source: SL 1982, ch 304, §5; SL 2011, ch 165, §193; SL 2013, ch 226, §4; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 45 - Mining, Oil and Gas
Chapter 05A - Compensation For Damages From Mining, Oil And Gas Development
Section 45-5A-1 - Legislative findings.
Section 45-5A-2 - Purpose of chapter.
Section 45-5A-3 - Definition of terms.
Section 45-5A-4 - Compensation to surface owner for losses--Determining damages--Payment.
Section 45-5A-4.1 - Treble damages for failure to negotiate in good faith.
Section 45-5A-5 - Notice to surface owner of proposed surface disturbing development activities.
Section 45-5A-5.2 - Damages for failure to provide notice.
Section 45-5A-5.3 - Exception to notice requirement.
Section 45-5A-6 - Responsibilities of developer.
Section 45-5A-7 - Time for notice of damages to developer.
Section 45-5A-8 - Offer of settlement by developer.
Section 45-5A-9 - Action for compensation.
Section 45-5A-10 - Other remedies not precluded.
Section 45-5A-11 - Motor vehicle operation excluded from chapter.