46-2-17. Chief engineer's general enforcement authority.
The chief engineer may:
(1)Investigate the use of the waters of the state and compliance with the provisions of water permits, licenses, rules, regulations, and laws relating to water rights;
(2)Institute enforcement and other proceedings before the Water Management Board;
(3)Enforce orders of the board; and
(4)Perform other acts authorized by statute or regulation.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, ยง32.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Water Management Board And Chief Engineer
Section 46-2-3 - Chief engineer--Employment--Advice to board.
Section 46-2-3.1 - Delegation of authority to chief engineer--Restrictions.
Section 46-2-4 - Attorneys to advise board--Employment of other counsel.
Section 46-2-4.1 - Attorneys to advise chief engineer.
Section 46-2-5 - Rules to establish procedures and practices of board.
Section 46-2-7.1 - Minutes and records of board actions.
Section 46-2-9 - Powers, functions, and duties of board.
Section 46-2-11 - Regulatory authority of board.
Section 46-2-14 - Experimental and observation stations.
Section 46-2-17 - Chief engineer's general enforcement authority.
Section 46-2-18 - Chief engineer's authority to order discontinuance of water use.
Section 46-2-19 - Chief engineer's authority to enter property.
Section 46-2-20 - Cooperation with United States agencies.
Section 46-2-21 - County appropriations for geologic or groundwater studies.
Section 46-2-22 - Enforcement dry-draw dam domestic use limitations restricted.