46A-2-3. Intent to relate financing of water resources projects to degree of benefits received. It is the intent of this chapter and chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, to relate, reasonably and equitably, the financing of water resources projects to the degree of benefits received from such water resources projects by: (1)Provisions whereby statewide financing will […]
46A-2-30. Federal loans contracted by district. The district may contract loans and borrow money from the United States upon such conditions and terms as may be agreed to subject to legislative authorization therefor. Source: SL 1972, ch 241, §23; SDCL Supp, §46-17A-22.
46A-2-31. Contracts with United States for marketing federal water service–State interests not prejudiced–Purpose–Recommendation to Legislature. The district, upon recommendation by the Board of Water and Natural Resources and approval of the Governor, may enter into contracts with the United States for the marketing of water service from federal projects. No such contract entered into by […]
46A-2-34. Generation and sale of hydroelectric power authorized. The Board of Water and Natural Resources may generate or sell hydroelectric power. Source: SL 1959, ch 453, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §61.1408 (8); SDCL, §46-17-27; SL 1982, ch 313, §3.
46A-2-35. Appropriations to accomplish duties of district–Request to state Legislature. For accomplishment of the duties of the district as herein described the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall present requests to the state Legislature for appropriations adequate to carry out the responsibilities of the district. Source: SL 1959, ch 453, §10; SDC Supp 1960, […]
46A-2-36. Powers granted to district and water development districts–Construction. The powers herein granted to the South Dakota Conservancy District, as established hereby, and water development districts, as may be established, shall be construed as those reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose and intent of this chapter. Source: SDC Supp 1960, §61.1402 as added by SL […]
46A-2-37. Construction of conservancy district law–Supplementary to laws governing water management board–Laws relating to irrigation, conservancy, drainage, soil conservation, or watershed districts unaffected. The provisions of this chapter and chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, do not abrogate or limit the rights, powers, duties, and functions of the State Water Management Board, but are supplementary to […]
46A-2-38. Areas outside development districts. For benefit of areas of the state not included within one or more water development districts, the Board of Water and Natural Resources, in performing its statewide water planning function pursuant to subdivision 46A-2-2(8), shall provide adequate opportunity for expression of the preferences of local people through public hearings. In […]
46A-2-4. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter and chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, mean: (1)”Benefits,” the favorable effects, tangible or intangible, that accrue or are estimated to accrue to any person or the public by establishment of water resources projects; (2)”Board,” the governing board of the South Dakota Conservancy District which is the […]
46A-2-5. Board of directors abolished–Performance of functions. The board of directors of the South Dakota Conservancy District is abolished, and all its functions shall be administered by the department and Board of Water and Natural Resources, as provided by §§1-41-13 and 1-41-13.1. Source: SL 1973, ch 2, §123; SDCL Supp, §46-17-5.1; SL 2021, ch 1 […]
46A-2-6. Offices of district. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources may equip, operate, and maintain an office as the principal place of business for the district and to establish other offices as required. Source: SL 1959, ch 453, §8; SDC Supp 1960, §61.1408 (6); SDCL §46-17-10; SL 2011, ch 165, §313; SL 2021, ch […]
46A-2-7. Quorum of board–Actions on notes or bonds. A majority of the members of the Board of Water and Natural Resources shall constitute a quorum for transaction of district business. Actions of the district concerning notes or bonds shall be authorized by resolution approved by a majority vote of the members of the board. Source: […]
46A-2-8. Rules–Delegation of authority by board. The Board of Water and Natural Resources may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 governing its procedures and internal affairs and may delegate authority to act on behalf of the district. Source: SL 1959, ch 453, §6; SDC Supp 1960, §61.1406; SDCL, §46-17-12; SL 1984 (SS), ch 1, §65; […]
