46-8-1. Right of eminent domain for application or conveyance of water for beneficial use.
Any person may exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by law to acquire as a public use any property or other rights necessary for application of water to beneficial uses or to enlarge an existing structure for conveyance of water for use in common with an existing or former owner. Application of water to beneficial use is a public use, in the public interest and of benefit to the public.
Source: SDC 1939, §61.0103; SL 1955, ch 430, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §61.0156; SL 1983, ch 314, §131.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Section 46-8-1 - Right of eminent domain for application or conveyance of water for beneficial use.
Section 46-8-1.1 - Limit on exercise of right of eminent domain.
Section 46-8-1.2 - Location of routes restricted.
Section 46-8-2 - Permission required for entry on land for surveys--Liability for damages.
Section 46-8-2.1 - Order of circuit court for entry on land.
Section 46-8-6 - Multiple water conduits prohibited where single conduit sufficient.
Section 46-8-7 - Plat of route for water conduit--Certification and recording.
Section 46-8-8 - Right for location of route an easement.
Section 46-8-10 - Reasonable access to land.
Section 46-8-18 - Right to cross school and public lands--Notice to commissioner.