9-47-21. Operation of irrigation system authorized--Special assessments--Election on water supply--Regulation of use of water.
Any municipality may operate and maintain a system of irrigation within the municipality. The municipality may assess the cost of the system against abutting or benefited property in the manner provided by chapter 9-43, if a connection with an irrigation water supply system is available. If such a connection is not available, the providing of a means of a water supply for irrigation shall be first authorized at a regular or special election. The municipality may regulate the distribution and use of water supplied for irrigation.
Source: SL 1923, ch 231; SDC 1939, §45.0201 (80); SL 2012, ch 57, §103.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 47 - Water Supply Systems
Section 9-47-2 - Real property in adjoining states.
Section 9-47-3 - Emergency contract for repair or replacement on complete failure of water supply.
Section 9-47-4 - Contract for waterworks system--Maximum tax levy without approval by voters.
Section 9-47-5 - Special assessments.
Section 9-47-6 - Connections from water main to lot line--Assessment.
Section 9-47-8 - Classification of water pipes and mains.
Section 9-47-17 - Acquisition of water mains in newly annexed area.
Section 9-47-18 - Distance between water connections.
Section 9-47-20 - Municipal artesian wells authorized.
Section 9-47-26 - Election to provide service to persons outside three-mile area.
Section 9-47-27 - Certain matters negotiable for contract between parties.