46A-3A-1. Establishment of districts--Procedure--Political subdivision status.
In order to attain the objectives and intent of chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, and chapter 46A-2, the Legislature may establish water development districts. A water development district may be established by an act of the Legislature, signed by the Governor, describing the exact boundaries of the area to be included within the proposed water development district and assigning it an appropriate name. A water development district may also be established pursuant to the procedure set forth in §§46A-3A-8 to 46A-3A-15, inclusive. A water development district is a political subdivision of the state. A water development district shall exist as a legal entity beginning on January first immediately following the effective date of an act establishing it as a water development district.
Source: SL 1984 (SS), ch 1, §6; SL 2012, ch 217, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03A - Water Development Districts--Establishment
Section 46A-3A-1 - Establishment of districts--Procedure--Political subdivision status.
Section 46A-3A-2 - Central Plains district.
Section 46A-3A-3 - East Dakota district.
Section 46A-3A-4 - James River district.
Section 46A-3A-5 - South Central district.
Section 46A-3A-6 - West Dakota district.
Section 46A-3A-7 - West River district.
Section 46A-3A-7.1 - Vermillion basin district.
Section 46A-3A-8 - Petition for election on establishment of district.
Section 46A-3A-9 - Contents and form of petition.
Section 46A-3A-10 - Approval of petition--Referral to election.
Section 46A-3A-11 - Ballots on establishment.
Section 46A-3A-12 - Conduct of election.
Section 46A-3A-13 - Separate districts for election--Vote required.
Section 46A-3A-14 - Approval by only some of election districts--Effect--Withdrawal from district.
Section 46A-3A-15 - Resolution creating district--Filing.