46-1-11. Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors--Civil fine in addition--Each day as separate violation--Exemption of board and commission actions.
Unless otherwise provided in this title, any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of chapters 46-4 to 46-10, inclusive, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, a civil fine of not more than five hundred dollars may be imposed for the violation. Each day of noncompliance with the provisions of this title shall be deemed a separate violation. Administrative actions of the department or Board of Water and Natural Resources, the Water Management Board, or the conservation commission are exempt from this section.
Source: SL 1955, ch 430, §2; SL 1955, ch 431, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §§61.9920, 61.9921; SL 1977, ch 347, §1; SL 1981, ch 316, §11.
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.