46-10A-2. Establishment of area--Petition of water right holders.
As an alternative to the provisions of §46-10A-1, a petition to establish a water use control area may be brought before the Water Management Board when signed by water right holders representing not less than fifty percent of the total rate of diversion under permit, filed vested rights or adjudicated rights in the geographical area described in the petition.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, §180.
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.