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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 46 - Water Rights » Chapter 06 - Groundwater And Wells » Section 46-6-21 – Control of large capacity well required.

46-6-21. Control of large capacity well required.

No owner or person in control of a large capacity artesian well may allow it to flow without a proper or sufficient casing or without a valve or contrivance for checking or preventing the flow of water if the Water Management Board determines that installation of a casing, valve, or contrivance is feasible. The provisions of this section also apply to any officer in charge of wells belonging to the state or any county, township, or municipality.

Source: SDC 1939, §61.9916; SL 1981, ch 316, §3; SL 1983, ch 314, §112.