S.D. Codified Laws § 46-1-3

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 46-1-3 - Water as property of people-Appropriation of right to use

It is hereby declared that all water within the state is the property of the people of the state, but the right to the use of water may be acquired by appropriation as provided by law.

SDCL 46-1-3

SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0101 (2); SL 1983, ch 314, § 1.