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2010 South Dakota Code
Title 46 - WATER RIGHTS
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
- Section 46-1-1 - Use of water of state--Paramount interest of people--Conversion to public use.
- Section 46-1-2 - Development of water resources for public benefit.
- Section 46-1-3 - Water as property of people--Appropriation of right to use.
- Section 46-1-4 - Beneficial use of water resources--Prevention of waste--Right to water from natural stream or watercourse.
- Section 46-1-5 - Domestic use of water takes precedence over appropriative rights--Governmental use.
- Section 46-1-6 - Definition of terms.
- Section 46-1-7 - Standards of measurement--Flow of water--Volume of water--Miner's inch.
- Section 46-1-8 - Beneficial use--Measure and limit of right to use of waters.
- Section 46-1-9 - Vested rights defined.
- Section 46-1-10 - Vested rights acquired before July 1, 1955, validated.
- Section 46-1-11 - Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors--Civil fine in addition--Each day as separate violation--Exemption of board and commission actions.
- Section 46-1-12 - Suspension or cancellation of permit or license.
- Section 46-1-13 - Grant of water right for use outside state.
- Section 46-1-14 - Terms and conditions of permits and licenses--Amendment.
- Section 46-1-15 - Permit required for appropriation of waters.
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