46-1-1. Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.
It is hereby declared that the people of the state have a paramount interest in the use of all the water of the state and that the state shall determine what water of the state, surface and underground, can be converted to public use or controlled for public protection.
Source: SL 1955, ch 430, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §61.0101 (3).
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 46-1-1 - Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.
Section 46-1-2 - Development of water resources for public benefit.
Section 46-1-3 - Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.
Section 46-1-5 - Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.
Section 46-1-6 - Definition of terms.
Section 46-1-7 - Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.
Section 46-1-8 - Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.
Section 46-1-9 - Vested rights defined.
Section 46-1-10 - Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.
Section 46-1-12 - Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.
Section 46-1-13 - Grant of water right for use outside state.
Section 46-1-14 - Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.
Section 46-1-15 - Permit required for appropriation of waters.
Section 46-1-16 - Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.