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Code · South Dakota · Title 46 · Chapter 46-5

46-5-38. Future use of water--Entities entitled to reservation.

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The following entities may reserve water for contemplated future needs upon a showing of availability of unappropriated water and future need pursuant to procedures set forth in chapter 46-2A :
(1)A state institution, facility, or agency;
(2)A municipality as defined in § 9-1-1 ;
(3)The South Dakota Conservancy District or a water development district as defined in § 46A-2-4 ;
(4)A water user district as defined in § 46A-9-2 ;
(5)A nonprofit rural water supply company as defined in § 10-36A-1 engaged in the treatment, distribution, and sale of water primarily for domestic purposes to a rural area. The term "rural area" may include a municipality;
(6)A sanitary district as defined in chapter 34A-5 ;
(7)An irrigation district as defined in chapter 46A-4 ; and
(8)A water project district as defined in chapter 46A-18 .
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