There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2006 South Dakota Code - 45-5A-3 — Definition of terms.
45-5A-3. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, mean:
(1) "Agricultural production," the
production of any growing grass or crop attached to the surface of
the land, whether or not the grass or crop is to be sold
commercially, and the production of any farm animals, whether or
not the animals are to be sold commercially;
(2) "Mineral development," the exploration
for or drilling of an oil and gas well or mineral test hole which
requires entry upon the surface estate and was commenced subsequent
to June 30, 1982, and the oil and gas production operations ensuing
therefrom;
(3) "Mineral developer," the person who
acquires the mineral estate or lease for the purpose of extracting
or using the minerals for nonagricultural purposes;
(4) "Mineral estate," an estate in or
ownership of all or part of the minerals underlying a specified
tract of land;
(5) "Mineral," any substance with economic
value, whether organic or inorganic, that can be extracted from the
earth, including oil and gas, but excluding water;
(6) "Surface estate," an estate in or
ownership of the surface of a particular tract of land;
(7) "Surface owner," the person who has
possession of the surface of the land, if other than the mineral
developer, either as an owner or as a lessee.
Source: SL 1982, ch 304, § 3.
Source: SL 1982, ch 304, § 3.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.