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

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 46 > Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions

  • 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.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2