South Dakota Codified Laws 45-6-64. Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining–Definitions
Terms used in §§ 45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive, mean:
(1) “Affected land,” land from which overburden is to be or has been removed and land upon which overburden or waste rock is to be or has been deposited; land which is disturbed by the building of access roads, railroad loops, storage areas, or other support facilities for the purpose of mining; and unstable slopes;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 45-6-64
- 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.
- 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
(2) “Board,” the Board of Minerals and Environment;
(3) “Department,” the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
(4) “Operator,” any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, or corporation or any department, division, or agency of federal or state government or any political subdivision of the state; and
(5) “Secretary,” the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Source: SL 1983, ch 308, § 2; SL 1994, ch 351, § 106; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.