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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 46 - Water Rights » Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions » Section 46-1-11 – Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors–Civil fine in addition–Each day as separate violation–Exemption of board and commission actions.

46-1-11. Violations of water use laws as misdemeanors–Civil fine in addition–Each day as separate violation–Exemption of board and commission actions.

Unless otherwise provided in this title, any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of chapters 46-4 to 46-10, inclusive, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, a civil fine of not more than five hundred dollars may be imposed for the violation. Each day of noncompliance with the provisions of this title shall be deemed a separate violation. Administrative actions of the department or Board of Water and Natural Resources, the Water Management Board, or the conservation commission are exempt from this section.

Source: SL 1955, ch 430, §2; SL 1955, ch 431, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §§61.9920, 61.9921; SL 1977, ch 347, §1; SL 1981, ch 316, §11.