South Dakota § 46A-10A-83 - Petition for repair or improvement of drain.
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§ 46A-10A-83. Petition for repair or improvement of drain.
If a board fails to make necessary drainage repairs or improvements or fails to act as provided in §§ 46A-10A-81 to 46A-10A-88, inclusive, a majority of the owners of lands affected or likely to be affected by the proposed repairs or improvements may file with the county auditor a petition signed by them requesting the board to take such action. If the drainage extends over more than one county, a petition shall be filed in each county and each involved board shall act.
Source: SL 1985, ch 362, § 84.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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