§ 46-5-1 Natural flow of stream or spring–Restrictions on riparian use
§ 46-5-1.1 Obstruction of navigable watercourse or interference with stage, level, orflow of public waters prohibited–Contests resolved by Water ManagementBoard
§ 46-5-1.2 Removal of obstructions built by beavers if lands flooded or water rightsimpaired
§ 46-5-2 Nonnavigable stream–Right to construct and maintain dam
§ 46-5-3 Natural spring forming part of stream–Right to appropriate flow fromspring
§ 46-5-4 Priority of appropriative rights granted since March 7, 1907
§ 46-5-4.1 Validation of prior licenses
§ 46-5-5 Waters flowing in definite stream subject to appropriation–Beneficial use–Excessive appropriation not allowed
§ 46-5-6 Appropriation of water for irrigation–Limitation of amount
§ 46-5-6.1 Restrictions on appropriation of Missouri River water for irrigation
§ 46-5-6.11 Authority of chief engineer to issue appropriation permits
§ 46-5-7 Priority of appropriation–Date of filing application
§ 46-5-8 Permit not required for domestic use–Permit required for dams on streamsor dry-draws–Registration of domestic wells
§ 46-5-8.1 Permit issued by board to effectuate contract between district and energyindustry user–Cancellation of permit or license
§ 46-5-8.2 Permit required for water distribution system
§ 46-5-9 Construction of works prior to obtaining permit to appropriate waterprohibited
§ 46-5-10 Appropriation of water–Application for permit required
§ 46-5-11 Application–Information required
§ 46-5-13 Diversion rate and amount allowed by permit
§ 46-5-13.1 Change of location of diversion point
§ 46-5-14 Water which may be reclaimed
§ 46-5-15 Water diverted for municipal use–Issuance of permit–Contest and appeal
§ 46-5-20.1 Legislative approval required for large-scale appropriation–Eminent domainpowers denied for unauthorized appropriation
§ 46-5-21.1 Permits for energy industry use–Period for application of water to beneficialuse
§ 46-5-24 Amendment or change of plans of construction or place of diversion
§ 46-5-25 Diligent prosecution of construction work–Forfeiture of rights–Extension
§ 46-5-26 Extension of time for completion of construction or application to beneficialuse
§ 46-5-30 Inspection of works by chief engineer before use–Authority to requirechanges
§ 46-5-30.1 License issued by chief engineer
§ 46-5-30.2 Limitations on rights given by permit or license
§ 46-5-30.3 Sale or transfer of application, permit, or license–Notice to chief engineer
§ 46-5-30.4 Amendment of permits or rights
§ 46-5-30.5 Unpermitted acreage developed for irrigation–Requirement
§ 46-5-31 Change of use or place of diversion
§ 46-5-31.1 Abandoned permitted irrigation use–Stock watering permitted
§ 46-5-32 Assignment of application, permit, or license
§ 46-5-33 Irrigation application, permit, or right not assignable apart from land
§ 46-5-34 Irrigation rights appurtenant to land–Amendment of permit required forseverance and transfer
§ 46-5-34.1 Transfer of irrigation rights apart from land–Restricted purposes–Protectionof other users
§ 46-5-36 Abandonment of use of water appurtenant to land–Public water subject togeneral appropriation
§ 46-5-37 Failure to use beneficially appropriated water–Forfeiture for nonuse–Reversion to public
§ 46-5-37.1 Abandonment or forfeiture of permits or rights–Recommendation of chiefengineer for cancellation
§ 46-5-37.2 Exceptions to forfeiture for nonuse
§ 46-5-38 Future use of water–Entities entitled to reservation
§ 46-5-38.1 Future use of water–Permit required for actual use–Review of future usepermits
§ 46-5-44 United States withdrawal of unappropriated waters–Cancellation
§ 46-5-46 Unauthorized use or waste of water or violation of permit or licenseprohibited
§ 46-5-47 Flood control–Permit required
§ 46-5-48 Flood control–Emergency facilities authorized
§ 46-5-49 Filing of vested right claim–Hearing–Mandatory filing–Waiver of right
§ 46-5-50 Drip irrigation defined
§ 46-5-51 Permit not required for drip irrigation
§ 46-5-52 Noncommercial purposes defined

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 46 > Chapter 5 - Appropriation of Water

  • 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.
  • 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.
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