Section 10-37-2.1 - Classification for taxation purposes of property used for transporting water bypipelines for carrying energy, minerals or production of synthetic fuels--Propertyused to deliver wat - South Dakota Statutes

10-37-2.1. Classification for taxation purposes of property used for transporting water by pipelines for carrying energy, minerals or production of synthetic fuels--Property used to deliver water for domestic or municipal use exempt from taxation. The property of every person, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, joint venture, or syndicate used in the business of transporting or transmitting water by pipelines for use as a medium for carrying coal or other energy minerals, as that term is defined in § 10-39A-1.1, for use in the extraction or refining of energy minerals, or for use in the production of synthetic fuels, whether such pipelines are owned or leased, is hereby specifically classified for taxation purposes and shall be taxed as provided in this chapter on the portion of the pipeline company's property that is actually used for the foregoing purposes. The proportional share of a pipeline company's property that is used to deliver water for domestic or municipal use in this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.

Source: SL 1981 (2d SS), ch 1, § 25; SL 1994, ch 351, § 20.