46-10-4.1. Action to determine conflicting water or water use rights--Court's powers and duties--Caption of action.
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The attorney general in lieu of bringing an action for a general adjudication may or any person may bring an action for the purpose of determining conflicting water rights or rights to use water. The court before which any such action may be properly brought may exercise the powers and duties set out by this chapter, as appropriate. An action for the determination of conflicting water rights shall be captioned as set forth in Title 15 of the South Dakota Codified Laws.