# S.D. Codified Laws § 46-7-5.4: Definition of terms

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T46_C7_S46-7-5.4

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 46-7-5.4
- **Heading:** Definition of terms
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 46-7-5.4

## Text

Terms used in §§ 46-7-5.5 to 46-7-5.11 , inclusive, mean:

(1) "Affidavit," a written declaration under oath, made on personal knowledge, subscribed and dated by the owner in the presence of a notary public;

(2) "Flood plain," an area below the dam that has been or may be covered with water from natural runoff or from any failure of the dam;

(3) "High - hazard dam," a dam whose failure may cause loss of life; and

(4) "Immediate family," the owner, the owner's spouse, and their minor children.

Source: SL 1990, ch 357, § 1.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T46_C7_S46-7-5.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.