The chief engineer may investigate the uses claimed in the vested right application to determine from existing records, affidavits, and other available data the existence, scope, continuity of use, and date of construction of the water use system. The chief engineer may present the results of an investigation to the board at the time of the hearing on the application.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:02:01:20.01
General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 46-1-9, 46-1-10, 46-2-17, 46-5-49, 46-6-1, 46-6-2.