Section 46-5-37.1 - Abandonment or forfeiture of permits or rights--Recommendation of chiefengineer for cancellation. - South Dakota Statutes

46-5-37.1. Abandonment or forfeiture of permits or rights--Recommendation of chief engineer for cancellation. Upon the initiative of the chief engineer or upon petition by any interested person and after reasonable notice to the holder of the right or permit, if he can be located, the chief engineer may investigate whether or not a water permit or right has been abandoned or forfeited. After the investigation, the chief engineer may recommend cancellation of the permit or right for reason of abandonment or forfeiture. The recommendation, notice, and hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure contained in chapter 46-2A.

Source: SL 1983, ch 314, § 69.