SDCL § 45-6B-48: Violation--Notice to operator.

If the secretary of agriculture and natural resources has reason to believe that a violation of an order, permit, notice of intent, or rule issued under the authority of this chapter has occurred, written notice shall be given to the operator of the alleged violation. The notice shall be served personally or by registered mail upon the alleged violator or the alleged violator's agent for service of process. The notice shall state the provision alleged to be violated and the facts alleged to constitute the violation and shall recommend possible corrective action.