South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06C - Mineral Exploration
Section 45-6C-7 - Notice form--Contents.

45-6C-7. Notice form--Contents.
The notice form shall contain:
(1)The name of the operator who intends to conduct the mineral exploration operation;
(2)The operator's address and principle place of business;
(3)The name and address of the resident agent for the service of process on the operator;
(4)A statement that the mineral exploration operation will be conducted pursuant to and subject to the provisions of this chapter;
(5)A brief description of the type of mineral exploration operation to be conducted;
(6)The legal description of the land to be explored by section, township, and range;
(7)The approximate date upon which the operation will commence;
(8)A statement that the applicant has the authority to conduct an exploration operation on the lands described in the application;
(9)The written consent, duly acknowledged, of the applicant and such other persons, if any, necessary to grant such access to the Board of Minerals and Environment or its agents to the area under application from the date of the application and thereafter for such time as is necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306, ยง7.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

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.