South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 05A - Compensation For Damages From Mining, Oil And Gas Development
Section 45-5A-9 - Action for compensation.

45-5A-9. Action for compensation.
If the person seeking compensation receives a written rejection, rejects the offer of the mineral developer, or receives no reply, that person may bring an action for compensation in the court of proper jurisdiction.

Source: SL 1982, ch 304, ยง9.