46-10A-5. Approval of petition--When required.
The Water Management Board shall approve a petition to establish a water use control area if the board finds that a water use control area is in the public interest, is necessary to equitably apportion the available water supplies for use among the water right holders and is feasible.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, §183.
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.