SDCL § 38-8A-12.2: Election procedures.

An election under the provisions of §§ 38-8A-12 and 38-8A-12.1 shall be conducted at the next general election within the counties comprising the territory of the conservation district. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, the conduct of any election held under §§ 38-8A-12 and 38-8A-12.1 shall be governed by the general election laws of South Dakota. The results of the election shall be certified to the conservation district by the county commission of each county in which the election is conducted.