South Dakota § 46A-3A-13 - Separate districts for election--Vote required.

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§ 46A-3A-13. Separate districts for election--Vote required.

If a municipality is included within the boundaries of a proposed water development district, the municipality constitutes a separate election district. The portion of any county that is wholly or partially included within the boundaries of a proposed water development district, and which is outside the corporate limits of a municipality, constitutes a separate election district.

An election district may not become part of a water development district unless at least sixty percent of the votes cast in the election are favorable.

Source: SL 1984 (SS), ch 1, § 13F; SL 2025, ch 186, § 15.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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