45-6-64. Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.
Terms used in §§45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Affected land," land from which overburden is to be or has been removed and land upon which overburden or waste rock is to be or has been deposited; land which is disturbed by the building of access roads, railroad loops, storage areas, or other support facilities for the purpose of mining; and unstable slopes;
(2)"Board," the Board of Minerals and Environment;
(3)"Department," the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
(4)"Operator," any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, or corporation or any department, division, or agency of federal or state government or any political subdivision of the state; and
(5)"Secretary," the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Source: SL 1983, ch 308, §2; SL 1994, ch 351, §106; 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 06 - Sand, Gravel And Construction Aggregate Mining
Section 45-6-64 - Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.
Section 45-6-65 - License required--Compliance with requirements--Fee.
Section 45-6-66 - Governmental units exempt from fee and security requirements.
Section 45-6-67 - Operating and reclamation standards.
Section 45-6-67.1 - Reclamation by owner--Time limit--Extension--Forfeiture of surety.
Section 45-6-68 - Publication of notice of mine operation--Contents.
Section 45-6-69 - Notice of operation to public agencies--Contents--Time required.
Section 45-6-70 - Emergency waiver of notice requirements.
Section 45-6-71 - Security required--Amount--Conditions--Alternatives.
Section 45-6-72 - Annual fee and report.
Section 45-6-73 - Operation without license as misdemeanor.
Section 45-6-74 - Revocation of license.
Section 45-6-75 - Appeal to board from revocation or denial of license.
Section 45-6-77 - Exemption of extraction for personal use.
Section 45-6-79 - Filing request for temporary cessation--Contents.