# S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-5: Application for permit for mining operation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-5

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-5
- **Heading:** Application for permit for mining operation
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 45 / Chapter 6B / Section 45-6B-5

## Text

Any person desiring to engage in a mining operation shall make written application to the Board of Minerals and Environment for a permit for each mining operation on forms furnished by the board. The permit, if approved, authorizes the operator to engage in the mining operation on the affected lands described in the application for the life of the mine. The application shall consist of:

(1) One copy of the application pursuant to § 45-6B-6 ;

(2) A reclamation plan pursuant to § 45-6B-7 submitted with the application;

(3) An accurate map of the affected lands pursuant to § 45-6B-10 submitted with the application;

(4) The application fee pursuant to § 45-6B-14 ; and

(5) A post-closure plan for mine waste disposal facilities.

Source: SL 1982, ch 305, § 5; SL 1989, ch 306, § 52A; SL 2011, ch 165, § 199.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-1 Citation of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-2 Legislative findings and policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-3 Definition of terms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-4 Local government permit--Additional bond or surety not authorized--Conditional mining permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-5 Application for permit for mining operation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-6 Application for permit--Contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-7 Reclamation plan--Contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-8 Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-9 Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for underground mining](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-10 Map of affected area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-11 Approval of reclamation plan by Department of Education and Department of Game, Fish and Parks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-12 Consultation with surface owner--Instrument of consultation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-13 Instrument of consultation not obtained--Hearing and order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-14 Fee for application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-14.md)

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