45-6-76. Refusing entry for inspection as violation of license--Obstructing inspection prohibited--Report of inspector to operator.
It is a violation of the terms and conditions of an operator's license to refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Board of Minerals and Environment who, after presenting appropriate credentials, requests entry for the purpose of inspection under §§45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive. No operator may obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such investigation. The operator of the mining site may request and shall receive a report within ten days after the inspection setting forth the observations made by the person making the inspection which relate to compliance with §§45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive.
Source: SL 1983, ch 308, §14; SL 2011, ch 165, §198.
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.