46-7-3. Repair of works required--Rules.
The owner of any works for the storage, diversion or carriage of water or for the application of water to beneficial use, including wells, shall keep the works in good repair at all times to ensure safety of the works and to prevent waste of water. The water management board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish minimum safety standards for the design, construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of works. For the purpose of making repairs, the owner may enter upon the lands where the works are located, taking care to avoid unnecessary damage, and shall pay the owner of the lands for any actual damage which is caused.
Source: SDC 1939, §61.0426; SL 1955, ch 431, §1; SL 1983, ch 314, §117; SL 1987, ch 328, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 07 - Storage, Diversion And Irrigation Works
Section 46-7-1 - Excess capacity of works--Availability for beneficial use.
Section 46-7-2 - Headgates or other measuring devices required.
Section 46-7-3 - Repair of works required--Rules.
Section 46-7-5.4 - Definition of terms.
Section 46-7-5.8 - Requirements as to form and content of owner's affidavit.
Section 46-7-5.9 - Board's acceptance of owner's affidavit--Conditions.
Section 46-7-5.10 - Recording requirements as to owner's affidavit.
Section 46-7-12 - Willful damage, destruction, or interference with works prohibited.
Section 46-7-14 - Unauthorized injury to or interference with pier, boom, or dam prohibited.