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SD Codified L § 46A-16-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 16 - Minnesota Boundary Waters|Section 46A-16-16 - Local advisory committees for lake projects.

46A-16-16. Local advisory committees for lake projects.The South Dakota-Minnesota Boundary Waters Commission shall establish a local advisory committee for each lake protection and rehabilitation project. The committee shall consist of a majority of locally elected officials of governmental units within the lake watershed including tribal government. Source: SL 1980, ch 313, §3; SDCL Supp, §46-29-15.
SD Codified L § 46A-17-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 17 - Belle Fourche River Compact|Section 46A-17-2 - Effective date of compact--Notice of ratification.

46A-17-2. Effective date of compact--Notice of ratification.Said compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon any of the high contracting parties thereto unless and until the same shall have been ratified by the Legislature of each of the said states and approved by the Congress of the United States. The Governor of South Dakota shall give notice of the ratification and approval of said compact by the South Dakota Legislature to the Governors of each of the said states and to the President of the United States. Source: SL 1943, ch 283, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.5102; SDCL, §46-30-2.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-1 - Legislative findings and policy.

46A-18-1. Legislative findings and policy.Conservation, management, and development of the state's water resources are vital to the public interest, welfare, convenience, and necessity and require, in some circumstances, the creation of water project districts for the purposes of sponsoring and implementing water projects for the conservation, storage, distribution, and utilization of water and for the prudent management of water resources. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §1; SL 1990, ch 366, §1.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-2 - Petition to submit to an election the establishment of water project district.

46A-18-2. Petition to submit to an election the establishment of water project district.Persons desiring to establish an area as a water project district may petition the Board of Water and Natural Resources to submit to an election the question of whether such area shall become a water project district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §2.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-2.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-2.1 - Voting restricted to qualified voters.

46A-18-2.1. Voting restricted to qualified voters.Except as provided in §46A-18-2.2, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person may vote in any election held pursuant to this chapter unless the person is a qualified voter of the water project district. A qualified voter of the district is a person who is a registered voter and a resident of the district. If the election is conducted based on director divisions, no person may vote in the election unless the person is a qualified voter of the person's respective director division. A qualified voter of a director division is a person who is a registered voter and a resident of the director division. Source: SL 2007, ch 257, §1; SL 2011, ch 35, §3.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-2.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-2.2 - Conditions for specifying qualified voter of district or director division is owner of real property located within district or director division.

46A-18-2.2. Conditions for specifying qualified voter of district or director division is owner of real property located within district or director division.If fewer than one hundred fifty persons reside within the boundaries of an existing water project district on July 1, 2011, the board of directors of the district may, by a resolution adopted not later than July 1, 2014, specify that a qualified voter of the district or director division is an owner of real property located within the district or director division, rather than a registered voter and resident of the district or director division.For purposes of this section, the term, owner of real property, includes any person listed as the owner of real property in the records in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the property is located. If real property is sold under a contract for deed that is of record in the office of the register of deeds, the purchaser of the real property, as named in the contract for deed, is treated as the owner. A landowner or joint landowners who own a tract of land within the district are entitled to one vote collectively. The vote of any person who is a minor or a protected person as defined by §29A-5-102, may be cast by the parent, conservator, or legal representative of the minor or protected person. Source: SL 2011, ch 35, §4.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-4 - Petition--Contents.

46A-18-4. Petition--Contents.The petition established pursuant to §46A-18-2 shall contain:(1)The name of the proposed district;(2)The object and purpose of the water project and works proposed to be constructed or acquired, together with a general description of the nature, location, and method of operation of the proposed works or program of activities;(3)A legal description of the lands constituting the proposed district and the name of any municipality included partly or wholly within the boundaries of the proposed district;(4)The location of the principal place of business of the proposed district; and(5)The number of members of the board of directors of the proposed district, which number may not be fewer than three nor more than seven, and a statement as to whether the directors are to be elected at large or are to be elected by director divisions. Each director shall be a qualified voter of the district and, if director divisions are provided for, shall be a qualified voter of the respective division the director is to represent. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §3; SL 1992, ch 60, §2; SL 1998, ch 36, §72; SL 2000, ch 32, §8.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-6 - Lands includable in district.

46A-18-6. Lands includable in district.The lands proposed to be included within a district need not consist of contiguous parcels. A district may consist of lands wholly within or wholly outside the limits of municipalities, or of lands partly within and partly outside such limits and a district may include all or part of the area within one or more such municipalities. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §5; SL 1992, ch 60, §2.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-7 - Organization of district within or partly within boundaries of another district.

46A-18-7. Organization of district within or partly within boundaries of another district.Nothing in this chapter prevents the organization of a district within, or partly within, the territorial boundaries of another district organized hereunder or of another district organized under the provisions of Title 46A, so long as the Board of Water and Natural Resources certifies that the works, the operations of the works, the exercise of powers, and the assumptions of duties and responsibilities on the part of such district will not nullify or unreasonably conflict with those on the part of the other district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §6.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-8 - Directors to be elected at large or from divisions--Establishment of division boundaries.

46A-18-8. Directors to be elected at large or from divisions--Establishment of division boundaries.Directors of the proposed district may be elected either at large or from director divisions, without regard to whether municipality areas are included within the district. If the petition states that the directors shall be elected from director divisions, the petition shall describe the boundaries of the divisions, which boundaries may be drawn either with or without regard to the corporate limits of any municipality included partly or wholly within the district boundaries. The director division boundaries shall be drawn so as to provide equitable representation for the qualified voters of the district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §7; SL 1992, ch 60, §2.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-9 - Election of directors--Procedure--Terms.

46A-18-9. Election of directors--Procedure--Terms.In the petition, whether the directors are to be elected at large or by division, the directors named shall be divided into three groups, to be designated Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3, respectively. The members of Group 1 shall hold office until their successors, elected at the first regular district election thereafter, shall be qualified. The members of Group 2 shall hold office until their successors, elected at the second regular district election thereafter, shall be qualified. The members of Group 3 shall hold office until their successors, elected at the third regular district election thereafter, shall be qualified. Thereafter, all directors elected shall serve for a term of three years and until their successors are elected and qualified. After the name of each director shall be stated which of the three groups he belongs to. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §8.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-10 - Signatures required on petition--Number.

46A-18-10. Signatures required on petition--Number.The formation petition shall be signed by the number of signers required by §6-16-2. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §9; SL 1990, ch 366, §4; SL 1998, ch 36, §74.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-12 - Petition--Maps and documents to accompany filing.

46A-18-12. Petition--Maps and documents to accompany filing.A petition, if filed with the Board of Water and Natural Resources, shall be accompanied by maps showing the location of lands within the proposed district land and by such other maps, plans, and estimates as may be necessary to describe fully the operation and effects of the proposed project. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §11.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-13 - Petition examined by board--Investigation--Payment of estimated costs--Representation of petition.

46A-18-13. Petition examined by board--Investigation--Payment of estimated costs--Representation of petition.The Board of Water and Natural Resources shall examine the petition, and if it determines that the petitioners have complied with the requirements of this chapter, the board may make an immediate investigation of the proposed district and of its proposed works, systems, or plans and of the engineering and economic feasibility of the project. The board may make an estimate of the cost of the investigation and may require the petitioners to defray part or all of the estimated cost before proceeding with the investigation. If the petition is dismissed by the board, the petitioners may present a new petition covering the same matter or the same petition with additional signatures if additional signatures are necessary. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §12; SL 1995, ch 253, §14.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-14 - Findings by board--Dismissal or approval of petition--Election date after approval.

46A-18-14. Findings by board--Dismissal or approval of petition--Election date after approval.The Board of Water and Natural Resources, within ninety days from the receipt of a petition, or within ninety days from the time funds become available to defray the cost of an investigation, shall determine whether the proposed project is feasible and conforms to public convenience and welfare. If the project is deemed not feasible or not conforming to public convenience and welfare, the board shall dismiss the petition. If the board determines that the project is feasible and conforms to public convenience and welfare, the board shall by resolution approve the petition and call an election of the qualified voters of the proposed water project district on the question of whether the proposed district should be established. The election shall be held as provided in §§6-16-4 to 6-16-6, inclusive. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §13; SL 1998, ch 36, §76; SL 2007, ch 257, §2.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-15 - Notice of petition and election--Publication--Contents.

46A-18-15. Notice of petition and election--Publication--Contents.The Board of Water and Natural Resources shall perform the duties of the county auditor as provided in §§6-16-4 to 6-16-6, inclusive. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §14; SL 1998, ch 36, §77.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-20 - Establishment of district--Vote required.

46A-18-20. Establishment of district--Vote required.If at least sixty percent of the votes cast in an election are in favor of formation of the water project district, the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall by resolution create and establish the water project district and give it a corporate name. Upon filing of a true copy of the resolution with the secretary of state, the district shall become a political subdivision of the state with the authority, power, and duties prescribed by this chapter. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §19.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-20.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-20.1 - Payment of election costs.

46A-18-20.1. Payment of election costs.If at least sixty percent of the votes cast in the initial election are in favor of the formation of the water project district, the costs of the election shall be paid by the new water project district. If less than sixty percent of the votes cast in the initial election are in favor of the formation of the water project district, the counties having land in the proposed district shall pay the costs of the election in proportion to each county's share of the equalized assessed valuation of the land within the proposed district. Source: SL 1985, ch 366.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-21 - Initial district directors.

46A-18-21. Initial district directors.The initial district directors shall assume the duties of office and serve until successors are duly elected and qualified. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §20; SL 2000, ch 32, §9.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-22 - Organization of directors--Chairman--Secretary-treasurer.

46A-18-22. Organization of directors--Chairman--Secretary-treasurer.The directors shall organize by electing one of their members chairman and one vice-chairman and by appointing a secretary-treasurer, who is not a member of the board and whose compensation and bond shall be set by the directors. The directors shall provide the necessary books, records, furniture, and equipment for the conduct and transaction of official business. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §21.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-23 - Annual district meeting--Election of directors.

46A-18-23. Annual district meeting--Election of directors.Before May first of each year, on a date established by the directors, an annual meeting of the district shall be held during which the qualified voters of the district shall elect, by ballot, under the direction of the secretary of the district, directors to replace those whose terms have expired. Newly elected directors shall assume office at the time of their election. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §22; SL 2002, ch 144, §7; SL 2007, ch 257, §3.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-24 - Notice of annual meeting and election.

46A-18-24. Notice of annual meeting and election.The water project district directors shall publish a notice once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately prior to the annual election and meeting stating the time, place, and purpose of the election and meeting, the names of the director candidates and the director division that each candidate is to represent in a legal newspaper of general circulation in each county that has land situated within the district. The notice shall also include information on any project reserve fund established by the district, as provided in §46A-18-57.1. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §23; SL 1990, ch 366, §6.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-25 - Nominating petitions for directors.

46A-18-25. Nominating petitions for directors.Nominations of director candidates to be elected at the annual election shall be by nominating petition signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters or ten percent of the qualified voters, whichever is less, in the district, if the directors are elected at large, or signed by at least ten qualified voters or ten percent of the qualified voters, whichever is less, in the director division if the directors are elected by division. The petitions shall be in a form prescribed by the State Board of Elections and shall be filed with the secretary of the district at least thirty days prior to the election. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §24; SL 1990, ch 366, §7.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-26 - Director vacancies--Filling.

46A-18-26. Director vacancies--Filling.Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled by appointment within thirty days of the vacancy by the remaining directors of the district. Any vacancy in an expired term for which no candidate's nominating petition has been filed pursuant to §46A-18-25 shall be filled by appointment within thirty days of the election by the remaining directors. An appointed director shall hold office for the remainder of the term for which he has been appointed. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §25; SL 1990, ch 366, §8.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-27 - Boundary adjustments.

46A-18-27. Boundary adjustments.After the creation of a water project district, minor adjustments to the boundaries of the district may be made by the directors, without referendum. Such adjustments may not delete lands from the district that have been subject to a special assessment during the budget year or the current year and such adjustments may not include additional land in the district without the written approval of the owner of the land. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §26.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-28 - Annexation or withdrawal of areas.

46A-18-28. Annexation or withdrawal of areas.An additional area may be annexed or an area withdrawn from a water project district by:(1)Circulation of an initiating petition therefor by the qualified voters in the new area and in the existing district, similar to an initiating petition specified in §46A-18-2; or(2)Circulation of an initiating petition by the qualified voters in the affected area and passage of a resolution therefor by the directors of the water project district.Upon receipt of an initiating petition and passage of a resolution by the directors, the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall annex or withdraw the area in the same manner as prescribed for creation of a new water project district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §27.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-29 - Combining districts.

46A-18-29. Combining districts.Two or more water project districts may be combined into a single district by:(1)Circulation of an initiating petition therefor, similar to the initiating petition specified in this chapter; or(2)Passage of resolutions by the directors stating the desire to combine the water project districts and containing the same information as prescribed for an initiating petition.Upon receipt of an initiating petition or passage of a resolution by the directors, the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall combine water project districts in the same manner as prescribed for creation of a new water project district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §28.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-30 - Combining districts--Certification of creation.

46A-18-30. Combining districts--Certification of creation.After proceedings are completed to combine water project districts, the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall certify to the secretary of state of the creation of the combined water project district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §29; SL 1990, ch 366, §9; SL 1991, ch 17 (Ex. Ord. 91-4), §17.
SD Codified L § 46A-18-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 46A - Water Management|Chapter 18 - Water Project Districts|Section 46A-18-31 - Corporate powers vested in directors.

46A-18-31. Corporate powers vested in directors.The corporate powers of the water project district shall be vested in and exercised by the board of directors of the district. Source: SL 1984, ch 293, §30.