South Dakota § 45-6-64 - Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.
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§ 45-6-64. Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.
Terms used in §§ 45-6-64 to 45-6-77, inclusive, mean:
(1) "Affected land," land from which overburden is to be or has been removed and land upon which overburden or waste rock is to be or has been deposited; land which is disturbed by the building of access roads, railroad loops, storage areas, or other support facilities for the purpose of mining; and unstable slopes;
(2) "Board," the Board of Minerals and Environment;
(3) "Department," the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
(4) "Operator," any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, or corporation or any department, division, or agency of federal or state government or any political subdivision of the state; and
(5) "Secretary," the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Source: SL 1983, ch 308, § 2; SL 1994, ch 351, § 106; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 53, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-6-64 ("Sand, gravel and construction aggregate mining--Definitions.") 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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