The Board of Minerals and Environment may require the alleged violator to appear before the board no sooner than twenty days after the issuance of such cease and desist order; except that an earlier date for hearing may be requested by the alleged violator. If a hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of this section, it shall be open to the public and conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1-26. The board shall permit all parties to respond to the notice served, to present evidence and arguments on all issues, and to conduct cross-examination required for a full disclosure of the facts.
S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6C-38
Violation--Hearing
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, § 38.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.