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South Dakota Statutes, Title 45

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Title 45, MINING, OIL AND GAS

16 chapters · 374 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 45374 Ch 6B, MINED LAND RECLAMATION101 Ch 9, OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION72 Ch 6D, URANIUM EXPLORATION66 Ch 6C, MINERAL EXPLORATION53 Ch 4, LOCATION AND WORKING OF MINING CLAIMS22 Ch 6, SAND, GRAVEL AND CONSTRUCTION AGGREG…18 Ch 5A, COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES FROM MINING…15 Ch 5, RIGHT-OF-WAY TO MINES14 Ch 7, MINERAL, OIL AND GAS LEASES9 Ch 1, STATE GEOLOGIST2 Ch 2, GEOLOGICAL AND MINING SURVEYS2

15 sections·Filtered byTitle 45✕Ch 5A✕

SDCL § 45-5A-1 Legislative findings
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The Legislature finds the following: (1) It is necessary for the state to protect the public welfare of South Dakota which is largely dependent on agriculture, and to protect the economic well - being of individuals engaged in agricultural production; (2) Exploration for and deve…
SDCL § 45-5A-10 Other remedies not precluded
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Any remedy provided by this chapter does not preclude any person from seeking other remedies allowed by law. Source: SL 1982, ch 304 , § 10.
SDCL § 45-5A-11 Motor vehicle operation excluded from chapter
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This chapter does not apply to the operation, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state. Source: SL 1982, ch 304 , § 11.
SDCL § 45-5A-2 Purpose of chapter
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It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the maximum amount of constitutionally permissible protection to surface owners from the undesirable effects of mineral development. This chapter is to be interpreted to benefit surface owners, regardless of when the mineral estate was…

SDCL § 45-5A-3 Definition of terms

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Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, mean: (1) "Agricultural production," the production of any growing grass or crop attached to the surface of the land, whether or not the grass or crop is to be sold commercially, and the production of any …

SDCL § 45-5A-4 Compensation to surface owner for losses--Determining damages--Payment

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The mineral developer shall pay the surface owner a sum of money equal to the amount of damages sustained by the surface owner for loss of agricultural production, lost land value, and lost value of improvements caused by mineral development. The amount of damages may be determin…

SDCL § 45-5A-4.1 Treble damages for failure to negotiate in good faith

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If any mineral developer fails or refuses to conduct good faith negotiations with the surface owner to determine damages pursuant to § 45-5A-4 , whether or not arising out of an existing contract or lease, the court, in any subsequent litigation arising out of the mineral develop…

SDCL § 45-5A-5 Notice to surface owner of proposed surface disturbing development activities

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The mineral developer shall give the surface owner written notice of proposed surface disturbing mineral development activities at least thirty days before the date operations are commenced. Surface disturbing activities include well site construction, road building, grading, exc…

SDCL § 45-5A-5.1 Notice to surface owner and surface lessee prior to entry on land for mineral exploration activities

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A mineral developer shall provide the surface owner, and surface lessee, if any, with at least seven days notice by registered mail to the address shown by the records of the county treasurer at the time the notice is given or by hand delivery prior to entry on the land for miner…

SDCL § 45-5A-5.2 Damages for failure to provide notice

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The surface owner, and surface lessee, if any, may seek actual and punitive damages in the court of proper jurisdiction if the mineral developer fails to provide the notice required by § 45-5A-5 or the notice required by § 45-5A-5.1 . Source: SL 2013, ch 226 , § 2; SL 2014, ch 21…

SDCL § 45-5A-5.3 Exception to notice requirement

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The provisions of §§ 45-5A-5 to 45-5A-5.2 , inclusive, do not apply if the mineral developer and surface owner or surface lessee have an existing use agreement or contract regarding the property at issue. Source: SL 2013, ch 226 , § 3.

SDCL § 45-5A-6 Responsibilities of developer

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The mineral developer is responsible for all damages to property, real or personal, resulting from the lack of ordinary care by the mineral developer. The mineral developer is also responsible for all damages to property, real or personal, resulting from an interference caused by…

SDCL § 45-5A-7 Time for notice of damages to developer

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The affected surface owner, to receive compensation, pursuant to §§ 45-5A-8 and 45-5A-9 , shall notify the mineral developer, in writing, of the damages sustained by the affected surface owner within two years after the injury becomes apparent or should have become apparent to a …

SDCL § 45-5A-8 Offer of settlement by developer

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Unless both parties provide otherwise by written agreement, within sixty days after the mineral developer receives notice of damages the mineral developer shall make a written offer of settlement to the person seeking compensation for the damages. The person seeking compensation …

SDCL § 45-5A-9 Action for compensation

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If the person seeking compensation receives a written rejection, rejects the offer of the mineral developer, or receives no reply, that person may bring an action for compensation in the court of proper jurisdiction. Source: SL 1982, ch 304 , § 9.