South Dakota § 46-1-16 - Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.
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§ 46-1-16. Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.
The provisions of § 46-1-14 notwithstanding, the board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to delegate the authority to issue permits to the chief engineer if the applicant does not contest the recommendation of the chief engineer and no person has filed a petition to oppose the application as provided in chapter 46-2A. Upon such delegation, the recommendation of the chief engineer shall become the decision of the board and the chief engineer shall issue the permit as recommended. However, the chief engineer may schedule an application, even if uncontested, for hearing by the board pursuant to chapter 46-2A upon finding that an application presents important issues of public policy or public interest that should be heard by the board.
Source: SL 1990, ch 355, § 1; SL 1992, ch 254, § 85.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-1-16 ("Authority of chief engineer to issue permits--Scheduling application.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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