46-8-2. Permission required for entry on land for surveys--Liability for damages.
No person may enter upon the lands of any other person without first obtaining written permission or a court order obtained pursuant to §46-8-2.1 for the purpose of surveying or locating the most advantageous route for works necessary to put water to beneficial use. Actual damages sustained by reason of the entrance are the responsibility of the person causing the damages.
Source: SDC 1939, §61.0416; SL 1955, ch 431, §1; SL 1983, ch 314, §133.
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.