Every operator who files notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation may engage in the exploration operation upon the affected lands described in the notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation, upon the performance of and subject to §§ 45-6C-27 to 45-6C-34, inclusive, with respect to such lands.
S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6C-26
Exploration operations--Applicable laws
Known as the South Dakota Mineral Exploration Act
The act spans §§ 45-6C-1 to 45-6C-9 (54 sections).
Source: SL 1982, ch 306, § 26.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.