In lieu of an order, the board chair may schedule a contested case under chapter 1-26 before the board. Nothing in this chapter prevents the department from notifying an alleged violator of violations and negotiating a consent agreement instead of initiating proceedings under § 34A-1-47. Any consent agreement shall be approved by the board.
S.D. Codified Laws § 34A-1-49
Contested case proceeding in lieu of order--Consent agreement
Source: SL 1970, ch 203, § 10; SDCL Supp, § 34-16A-55; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, § 4; SL 1977, ch 280, § 16; SL 2011, ch 165, § 28.
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