Construction of works prior to obtaining permit to appropriate water prohibited

SDCL § 46-5-9 — under APPROPRIATION OF WATER.

SDCL § 46-5-9

No person may begin or carry on any construction of works for storing or carrying water until a permit to appropriate the water has been issued. Source: SDC 1939, §§ 61.9907, 61.9910; SL 1965, ch 304 , § 2; SL 1981, ch 316 , § 1; SL 1983, ch 314 , § 46.