16 chapters · 374 sections in this title.
SDCL § 45-7-8 Action to obtain release--Damages--Attorney fees
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The owner of said land or the owner of the mineral rights may, after thirty days have expired from the time of the service of the demand as set forth in § 45-7-4 , in lieu of the filing of his affidavit, commence an action against the owner of such lease upon his neglect or refus…
SDCL § 45-7-9 Extension of lease on occurrence of contingency--Effect--Recording
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If any oil, gas, or mineral lease contains a statement of any contingency, the occurrence of which extends the lease for either a specified or an unspecified period of time, and that contingency has taken place, that lease may not be discharged or cancelled under the provisions o…
SDCL § 45-9-1 Purpose of chapter--Development of oil and gas resources
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It is hereby declared that it is in the public interest to foster, to encourage, and to promote the development, production, and utilization of natural resources of oil and gas in the State of South Dakota in such a manner as will prevent waste; to authorize and to provide for th…
SDCL § 45-9-1.1 Functions of environment and natural resources board transferred to Board of Minerals and Environment
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The functions of the environment and natural resources board pursuant to this chapter, relating to oil and gas conservation, are transferred to the Board of Minerals and Environment. Source: SL 1981, ch 374 , § 23.