South Dakota § 46-5-30.4 - Amendment of permits or rights.
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§ 46-5-30.4. Amendment of permits or rights.
Subject to the limitations in §§ 46-5-33 and 46-5-34 governing changes in irrigation rights from one parcel of land to another, any water permit or right holder may apply for a change of use of the water, a change of location of the use or other amendment to the permit or right. Permits or rights may be amended pursuant to the procedure contained in chapter 46-2A. Priority shall be retained upon amendment. An amendment of a water permit or right may not increase the rate of diversion or increase the volume of water to be appropriated under the original water permit or right. The amendment may not impair existing rights.
Source: SL 1983, ch 314, § 67.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-5-30.4 ("Amendment of permits or rights.") 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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