South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06C - Mineral Exploration
Section 45-6C-13 - Time for commencement of exploration operation.

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 45 - Mining, Oil and Gas

Chapter 06C - Mineral Exploration

Section 45-6C-1 - Citation of chapter.

Section 45-6C-2 - Legislative findings and policy.

Section 45-6C-3 - Definition of terms.

Section 45-6C-4 - Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.

Section 45-6C-5 - Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.

Section 45-6C-6 - Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

Section 45-6C-7 - Notice form--Contents.

Section 45-6C-8 - Plan of reclamation--Contents.

Section 45-6C-9 - Map of exploration area.

Section 45-6C-10 - Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

Section 45-6C-11 - Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

Section 45-6C-12 - Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.

Section 45-6C-13 - Time for commencement of exploration operation.

Section 45-6C-14 - Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 45-6C-15 - Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.

Section 45-6C-16 - Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.

Section 45-6C-17 - Fee for notice of intent.

Section 45-6C-18 - Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

Section 45-6C-19 - Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

Section 45-6C-20 - Criteria for determining amount of surety.

Section 45-6C-21 - Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

Section 45-6C-22 - Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

Section 45-6C-23 - Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

Section 45-6C-24 - Surety liability continues until released.

Section 45-6C-25 - Surety penalty--Amount.

Section 45-6C-26 - Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

Section 45-6C-27 - Explosives.

Section 45-6C-28 - Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.

Section 45-6C-29 - Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

Section 45-6C-31 - Test holes used for water wells.

Section 45-6C-32 - Roads and trails.

Section 45-6C-33 - Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

Section 45-6C-34 - Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

Section 45-6C-35 - Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

Section 45-6C-36 - Violation--Notice to operator.

Section 45-6C-37 - Violation--Cease and desist order.

Section 45-6C-38 - Violation--Hearing.

Section 45-6C-39 - Violation--Suspension of operations.

Section 45-6C-40 - Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

Section 45-6C-41 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

Section 45-6C-42 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

Section 45-6C-43 - Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

Section 45-6C-44 - Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.

Section 45-6C-45 - Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

Section 45-6C-46 - Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

Section 45-6C-47 - Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

Section 45-6C-48 - Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

Section 45-6C-49 - General powers of board.

Section 45-6C-51 - Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

Section 45-6C-52 - Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.

Section 45-6C-53 - Transfer of notice of intent.

Section 45-6C-54 - Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.

Section 45-6C-55 - Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.