46-10A-12. Petition of chief engineer to abolish area, suspend operation, change boundaries, amend powers of or suspend water master, or adjust administration of area.
The chief engineer, after appropriate investigation, may petition the board:
(1)To abolish a water use control area;
(2)To suspend the operation of a water use control area;
(3)To change the boundaries of a water use control area;
(4)To amend the powers and duties of a water master in a water use control area;
(5)To suspend or remove any water master appointed by it; or
(6)To adjust administration of a water use control area to protect valid water permits or rights within the water use control area or affected by the exercise of water rights within the water use control area.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, §190.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 10A - Water Use Control Areas
Section 46-10A-1 - Establishment of area--Petition of chief engineer.
Section 46-10A-2 - Establishment of area--Petition of water right holders.
Section 46-10A-3 - Identification of lands and waters in petition.
Section 46-10A-4 - Hearing on petition--Publication and notice.
Section 46-10A-5 - Approval of petition--When required.
Section 46-10A-6 - Water master--Appointment--Agent of board.
Section 46-10A-7 - Water master--Duties.
Section 46-10A-8 - Water measuring devices--Order for installation.
Section 46-10A-9 - Fee assessed--Maximum amount--Annual payment.
Section 46-10A-11 - Violations of orders of board or water master.
Section 46-10A-13 - Petition as in § 46-10A-12 by water rights holders.
Section 46-10A-14 - Hearing on petition under § 46-10A-12 or 46-10A-13--Publication and notice.
Section 46-10A-15 - Approval of petition under § 46-10A-12 or 46-10A-13--When required.
Section 46-10A-16 - Appeal from board actions relating to establishment or administration of area.