# S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-8: Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T45_C6B_S45-6B-8

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 45-6B-8
- **Heading:** Previously mined land--Reclamation not required for surface mining
- **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-8

## Text

Any new or existing surface mining operation being conducted on previously mined land with existing unreclaimed land disturbance may not be required to reclaim such existing unreclaimed land disturbance which was incurred prior to July 1, 1971. The Board of Minerals and Environment may not require reclamation of such land as a condition of any permit. The applicant shall identify existing land which is in this category.

Source: SL 1982, ch 305, § 8.

## 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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