South Dakota Laws > Title 45 South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 45 – Mining, Oil and Gas Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Sections Chapter 1 State Geologist 45-1-2 Chapter 2 Geological and Mining Surveys 45-2-3 – 45-2-4.2 Chapter 4 Location and Working of Mining Claims 45-4-1 – 45-4-23 Chapter 5 Right-of-Way to Mines 45-5-1 – 45-5-14 Chapter 5A Compensation for Damages From Mining, Oil and Gas Development 45-5A-1 – 45-5A-11 Chapter 6 Sand, Gravel and Construction Aggregate Mining 45-6-64 – 45-6-77 Chapter 6B Mined Land Reclamation 45-6B-1 – 45-6B-106 Chapter 6C Mineral Exploration 45-6C-1 – 45-6C-55 Chapter 6D Uranium Exploration 45-6D-1 – 45-6D-67 Chapter 7 Mineral, Oil and Gas Leases 45-7-1 – 45-7-8 Chapter 9 Oil and Gas Conservation 45-9-1 – 45-9-74 Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.