It is a violation of this chapter to refuse entry or access to any authorized representative of the Board of Minerals and Environment who, after presenting appropriate credentials, requests entry for the purpose of inspection under this chapter; nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or interfere with any such investigation. If requested, the operator of the exploration site shall receive a report setting forth the observations made by the person making the inspection which relate to compliance with this chapter.
S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6C-46
Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation
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, § 46.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.