46-1-15. Permit required for appropriation of waters.
Except as otherwise provided throughout this title, no person may appropriate the waters of this state for any purpose without first obtaining a permit to do so.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, ยง13.
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.