45-6C-49. General powers of board.
The Board of Minerals and Environment may:
(1)Administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, and compel their attendance at a hearing;
(2)Accept gifts, contributions, federal grants-in-aid, or financial aid from any other source for accomplishing plugging and reclamation;
(3)Carry out plugging of test holes and reclamation of affected lands.
Source: SL 1982, ch 306, ยง49.
Structure 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-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-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-15 - Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.
Section 45-6C-17 - Fee for notice of intent.
Section 45-6C-18 - Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.
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-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-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-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.