Water development district--Nature--Establishment

SDCL § 46A-3A-1 — under WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS--ESTABLISHMENT.

SDCL § 46A-3A-1

A water development district is a political subdivision of this state. A water development district may be established: (1) By the Legislature; or (2) In accordance with the procedure set forth in this chapter. A water development district is recognized as a legal entity on the January first following the date of its creation. Source: SL 1984 (SS), ch 1 , § 6; SL 2012, ch 217 , § 1; SL 2025, ch 186 , § 1.