Terms used in §§ 45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive, mean:

(1) “Affected land,” land from which overburden is to be or has been removed and land upon which overburden or waste rock is to be or has been deposited; land which is disturbed by the building of access roads, railroad loops, storage areas, or other support facilities for the purpose of mining; and unstable slopes;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 45-6-64

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

(2) “Board,” the Board of Minerals and Environment;

(3) “Department,” the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;

(4) “Operator,” any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, or corporation or any department, division, or agency of federal or state government or any political subdivision of the state; and

(5) “Secretary,” the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Source: SL 1983, ch 308, § 2; SL 1994, ch 351, § 106; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.