Legislative findings

The Legislature finds that: (1) Exploration for and development of energy minerals in this state may from time to time require the expenditure of state funds in the administration of the rules and statutes; and (2) The State of South Dakota should be compensated for those reasonable costs incurred in carrying out the duties as set forth in chapters 45-9 , 45-6B , and 45-6D . Source: SL 1983, ch 313 , § 1; SL 2009, ch 13 , § 6.