South Dakota

45-6-1. 45-6-1 to 45-6-63. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 340

45-6-64. Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.

45-6-65. License required--Compliance with requirements--Fee--Deposit.

45-6-66. Governmental units exempt from fee and security requirements.

45-6-67. Operating and reclamation standards.

45-6-67.1. Reclamation by owner--Time limit--Extension--Forfeiture of surety.

45-6-68. Publication of notice of mine operation--Contents.

45-6-69. Notice of operation to public agencies--Contents--Time required.

45-6-70. Emergency waiver of notice requirements.

45-6-71. Security required--Amount--Conditions--Alternatives.

45-6-71.1. Joint powers agreement for single surety.

45-6-72. Annual fee and report.

45-6-73. Operation without license as misdemeanor.

45-6-74. Revocation of license.

45-6-75. Appeal to board from revocation or denial of license.

45-6-76. Refusing entry for inspection as violation of license--Obstructing inspection prohibited--Report of inspector to operator.

45-6-77. Exemption of extraction for personal use.

45-6-78. Temporary cessation of license to mine--Requirements--Exemption during cessation--Reinstatement.

45-6-79. Filing request for temporary cessation--Contents.

45-6B-1. Citation of chapter.

45-6B-2. Legislative findings and policy.

45-6B-3. Definition of terms.

45-6B-4. Local government permit--Additional bond or surety not authorized--Conditional mining permit.

45-6B-5. Application for permit for mining operation.

45-6B-6. Application for permit--Contents.

45-6B-7. Reclamation plan--Contents.

45-6B-8. Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining.

45-6B-9. Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for underground mining.

45-6B-10. Map of affected area.

45-6B-11. Approval of reclamation plan by Department of Education and Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

45-6B-12. Consultation with surface owner--Instrument of consultation.

45-6B-13. Instrument of consultation not obtained--Hearing and order.

45-6B-14. Fee for application.

45-6B-15. Copy of application filed with department and register of deeds--Public inspection.

45-6B-16. Notice of application--Publication.

45-6B-17. Notice of application--Mailing to owners and lessees of surface rights.

45-6B-18. Amendment of permit and modifications of operating or reclamation plans--Application fees.

45-6B-19. Confidential information in application protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

45-6B-20. Inspection of site prior to issuance of permit--Surety for reclamation costs required.

45-6B-20.1. Board may require additional proof of financial assurance from certain operators--Content and amount--Factors for consideration.

45-6B-20.2. Time for filing under 45-6B-20.1.

45-6B-21. Criteria for determining amount and duration of surety.

45-6B-22. Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

45-6B-23. Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

45-6B-24. Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

45-6B-25. Surety liability continues until released.

45-6B-26. Surety penalty--Amount.

45-6B-27. Surety penalty--Increase or reduction.

45-6B-28. Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.

45-6B-29. County request for hearing on application.

45-6B-30. Hearing on application--Time extension--Notice--Time for decision.

45-6B-31. Modification of application prior to hearing.

45-6B-32. Grant of permit if application in compliance with law--Grounds for denial.

45-6B-33. Unsuitable land--No permit issued.

45-6B-33.1. Socioeconomic impact study--Preparation at operator's expense--Contents--Determination of sufficiency.

45-6B-33.2. Permit application for small-scale mining operation--Small-scale mining operation defined.

45-6B-33.3. Special, exceptional, critical, or unique land defined.

45-6B-33.4. Preliminary list of special, exceptional, critical, or unique lands--Application for classification.

45-6B-33.5. Alternative restrictions and limitations by board on special, exceptional, critical, or unique land.

45-6B-33.6. Determination of classification--Notice and grounds.

45-6B-33.7. Appeal of determination--Hearing--Notice.

45-6B-33.8. Underground mining allowed beneath special, exceptional, critical, or unique land.

45-6B-34. Notice to county commissioners of approval or denial of permit or amendment.

45-6B-35. Mining operations--Applicable law.

45-6B-36. Annual filing of map and fee.

45-6B-37. Grading.

45-6B-38. Disposal of refuse.

45-6B-39. Revegetation.

45-6B-40. Removal and handling of topsoil.

45-6B-41. Disturbance to hydrologic balance.

45-6B-42. Slides, subsidence, or damage protection--Fencing.

45-6B-43. Surface areas protected--Spoil piles--Weeds.

45-6B-44. Proposed reclamation plan--Copy to adjacent landowner--Approval of plan--Consultation with landowner and local authorities--Reclamation of all affected land.

45-6B-45. Choices of reclamation--Requirements for operator.

45-6B-46. Time for completion of reclamation--Plantings not required under certain conditions.

45-6B-47. Transfer of permit--Application--Release of first operator and surety as to reclamation--Transfer fee.

45-6B-48. Violation--Notice to operator.

45-6B-49. Violation--Cease and desist order.

45-6B-50. Violation--Hearing.

45-6B-51. Violation--Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit.

45-6B-52. Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

45-6B-53. Small-scale operation--Special permit laws applicable.

45-6B-54. Small-scale operation--Application for permit--Contents.

45-6B-55. Small-scale operation--Fee--Surety.

45-6B-56. Small-scale operation--Annual notice of intent to continue--Fee and reporting requirements.

45-6B-57. Small-scale operation--Notice of completion of reclamation.

45-6B-58. 45-6B-58. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 100.

45-6B-59. Laws applicable to processing and action on applications.

45-6B-60. Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit to larger operation.

45-6B-61. Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Time for action on application.

45-6B-62. Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Laws applicable to procedure.

45-6B-63. Small-scale operation--Conversion of permit--Grounds for denial.

45-6B-64. 45-6B-64, 45-6B-65. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 308, §§ 15, 16

45-6B-66. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

45-6B-67. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Foreclosure of real estate.

45-6B-68. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

45-6B-69. Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

45-6B-70. Violation of permit--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

45-6B-71. Operation without permit--Civil penalty.

45-6B-71.1. Operation without permit near lake or stream as misdemeanor.

45-6B-72. Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

45-6B-73. Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

45-6B-74. Studies and programs initiated and encouraged by board.

45-6B-75. Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

45-6B-76. General powers of board.

45-6B-77. Repealed by SL 2012, ch 215, § 30.

45-6B-78. 45-6B-78. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, § 7.

45-6B-79. Use of reclamation fund.

45-6B-80. Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

45-6B-81. Promulgation of rules.

45-6B-82. 45-6B-82 to 45-6B-85. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, §§ 1 to 6.

45-6B-85.1. 45-6B-85.1. Executed

45-6B-86. 45-6B-86. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 101.

45-6B-87. Large-scale gold or silver surface mining operations not exempt from federal laws.

45-6B-88. Procedures for issuance, suspension, revocation, and renewal of permits--Hearing--Uncontested recommendation.

45-6B-89. 45-6B-89. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 102.

45-6B-90. 45-6B-90. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, § 8.

45-6B-91. Postclosure plan--Postclosure care--Financial assurance--Certification of completed postclosure activities--Liability of operator.

45-6B-92. Description of critical resources affected by reclamation plan.

45-6B-93. Annual report on large-scale gold or silver surface mining operation--Information to be included.

45-6B-94. Gold or silver surface mining--Legislative findings.

45-6B-95. Permits for new large-scale operations--Limitations.

45-6B-96. Permits for presently operating large-scale gold or silver surface mines.

45-6B-97. Reclamation--Qualifications for credit--Assignment.

45-6B-98. Submission of reclamation plan--Contents.

45-6B-99. Exclusion of underground mining operations.

45-6B-100. 45-6B-100 to 45-6B-103. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 237, §§ 9 to 12.

45-6B-104. New surface mining permits prohibited for private land in Spearfish Canyon.

45-6B-105. Location of Spearfish Canyon.

45-6B-106. Lake dredging activities license.

45-6C-1. Citation of chapter.

45-6C-2. Legislative findings and policy.

45-6C-3. Definition of terms.

45-6C-4. Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.

45-6C-5. Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.

45-6C-6. Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

45-6C-7. Notice form--Contents.

45-6C-8. Plan of reclamation--Contents.

45-6C-9. Map of exploration area.

45-6C-10. Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

45-6C-11. Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

45-6C-12. Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.

45-6C-13. Time for commencement of exploration operation.

45-6C-14. Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

45-6C-15. Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.

45-6C-16. Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.

45-6C-17. Fee for notice of intent.

45-6C-18. Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

45-6C-19. Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

45-6C-20. Criteria for determining amount of surety.

45-6C-21. Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

45-6C-22. Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

45-6C-23. Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

45-6C-24. Surety liability continues until released.

45-6C-25. Surety penalty--Amount.

45-6C-26. Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

45-6C-27. Explosives.

45-6C-28. Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.

45-6C-29. Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

45-6C-30. 45-6C-30. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 104.

45-6C-31. Test holes used for water wells.

45-6C-32. Roads and trails.

45-6C-33. Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

45-6C-34. Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

45-6C-35. Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

45-6C-36. Violation--Notice to operator.

45-6C-37. Violation--Cease and desist order.

45-6C-38. Violation--Hearing.

45-6C-39. Violation--Suspension of operations.

45-6C-40. Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

45-6C-41. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

45-6C-42. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

45-6C-43. Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

45-6C-44. Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.

45-6C-45. Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

45-6C-46. Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

45-6C-47. Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

45-6C-48. Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

45-6C-49. General powers of board.

45-6C-50. 45-6C-50. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 105.

45-6C-51. Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

45-6C-52. Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.

45-6C-53. Transfer of notice of intent.

45-6C-54. Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.

45-6C-55. Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.

45-6D-1. Citation of chapter.

45-6D-2. Legislative findings and policy.

45-6D-3. Definition of terms.

45-6D-4. Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision.

45-6D-5. Laws applicable to operations on state-owned land.

45-6D-6. Application for permit for exploration operations--Items comprising application.

45-6D-7. Application form--Contents.

45-6D-8. Reclamation plan required.

45-6D-9. Reclamation plan--Contents.

45-6D-10. Map of permit area.

45-6D-11. Copy of application filed with register of deeds--Public inspection.

45-6D-12. Notice of application--Publication.

45-6D-13. Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

45-6D-14. Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

45-6D-15. Confidential information in application protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

45-6D-16. Consultation with surface owner--Restrictions of owner.

45-6D-17. Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

45-6D-18. Fee for application.

45-6D-19. Inspection of area prior to issuance or renewal of permit--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

45-6D-20. Criteria for determining amount of surety.

45-6D-21. Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

45-6D-22. Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

45-6D-23. Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

45-6D-24. Surety liability continues until released.

45-6D-25. Surety penalty--Amount.

45-6D-26. Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.

45-6D-27. County request for hearing on application.

45-6D-28. Hearing on application--Notice--Time for decision.

45-6D-29. Grant of permit if application in compliance with law--Grounds for denial.

45-6D-30. Term of permit--Triennial renewal.

45-6D-31. Notice to county commissioners of approval of or denial of permit or renewal.

45-6D-32. Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

45-6D-33. Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Temporary delay.

45-6D-34. Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

45-6D-35. 45-6D-35. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 166, § 106.

45-6D-36. Test holes converted to water wells.

45-6D-37. Roads and trails.

45-6D-38. Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

45-6D-39. Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

45-6D-40. Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

45-6D-41. Geological conditions--Report required.

45-6D-42. Geological conditions reports confidential--Violation as misdemeanor.

45-6D-43. Renewal of permit--Information required.

45-6D-44. Renewal of permit--Notice of application.

45-6D-45. Renewal of permit--Confidentiality of required information.

45-6D-46. Renewal of permit--Objections--Statements in support of application--Notice and hearing.

45-6D-47. Renewal of permit--Hearing on application--Notice--Time for decision.

45-6D-48. Renewal of permit--Operation continued under original permit--Implementation of nonapproved modification ground for revocation or denial of permit.

45-6D-49. Renewal of permit--Grounds for denial of modifications.

45-6D-50. Renewal of permit--Grounds for denial.

45-6D-51. Violation--Notice to operator.

45-6D-52. Violation--Cease and desist order.

45-6D-53. Violation--Hearing.

45-6D-54. Violation--Modification, suspension, or revocation of permit.

45-6D-55. Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

45-6D-56. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

45-6D-57. Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

45-6D-58. Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

45-6D-59. Operator currently in violation--Issuance of permit prohibited.

45-6D-60. Violation of permit--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

45-6D-61. Operation without permit--Civil penalty.

45-6D-62. Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

45-6D-63. Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

45-6D-64. Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

45-6D-65. General powers of board.

45-6D-66. Specifications regarding application of chapter to new and prior operations.

45-6D-67. Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.