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South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 46 - WATER RIGHTS
Chapter 5 - APPROPRIATION OF WATER
Section 46-5-7 - Priority of appropriation-Date of filing application

S.D. Codified Laws § 46-5-7

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Section 46-5-7 - Priority of appropriation-Date of filing application

As between appropriators, the first in time is the first in right. The priority of the appropriation shall date from the time of filing of the application therefor in the office of the Water Management Board.

SDCL 46-5-7

SDC 1939, § 61.0102; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0109.