Upon the initiative of the chief engineer or upon petition by any interested person and after reasonable notice to the holder of the right or permit, if the holder can be located, the chief engineer may investigate whether or not a water permit or right has been abandoned or forfeited. After the investigation, the chief engineer may recommend cancellation of the permit or right for reason of abandonment or forfeiture. The recommendation, notice, and hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure contained in chapter 46-2A.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 46-5-37.1

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1983, ch 314, § 69; SL 2011, ch 165, § 270.