45-6-67.1. Reclamation by owner--Time limit--Extension--Forfeiture of surety.
Any reclamation provided for in §45-6-67 shall be carried to completion by the operator with all reasonable diligence, and final reclamation shall be completed within three years after all mining under the license has ceased operation, unless such period is extended by the Board of Minerals and Environment upon a finding that additional time is necessary for the completion of final reclamation of all licensed sites. Failure to complete final reclamation within three years after all mining under the license has ceased may result in the forfeiture of the surety.
Source: SL 1992, ch 254, §86.
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.