The South Dakota-Minnesota Boundary Waters Commission may hold hearings and take evidence that is presented, either after complaint or upon its own initiative, as to the desirability of any water level and plan of regulation and may make orders concerning the water level and plan of regulation as in the opinion of the commission are for the best interests of the public.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 46A-16-5

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: SL 1939, ch 294, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.5302 (4); SDCL § 46-29-4; SL 2011, ch 165, § 538.