The plans of construction or place of diversion may be amended, but no amendment may authorize any extension of time for construction beyond five years from the date of the permit, except as provided by this chapter. A change in the proposed point of diversion of water or change of construction plans shall be subject to the procedures contained in chapter 46-2A and may not be allowed to the detriment of the rights of others having valid water permits or rights to the use of the water.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 46-5-24

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0123; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0111; SL 1983, ch 314, § 52.