The plans of construction or place of diversion may be amended, but no amendment may authorize any extension of time for construction beyond five years from the date of the permit, except as provided by this chapter. A change in the proposed point of diversion of water or change of construction plans shall be subject to the procedures contained in chapter 46-2A and may not be allowed to the detriment of the rights of others having valid water permits or rights to the use of the water.
S.D. Codified Laws § 46-5-24
Amendment or change of plans of construction or place of diversion
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case In Re Application No. 5189-3 to Extend Time (1991)
Most recently applied in In Re Application No. 5189-3 to Extend Time (March 1991)
Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0123; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0111; SL 1983, ch 314, § 52.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.