S.D. Codified Laws § 46-8-2.1
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
The circuit court for the county in which a proposed water project is located has jurisdiction to issue an order permitting entry upon land for the purpose of surveying or locating the most advantageous route for works necessary to put water to beneficial use. No order may be issued unless the petitioner can show a present intent to construct a project to put water to beneficial use.
SDCL 46-8-2.1