SDCL § 45-6C-6: Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

Any person desiring to conduct an exploration operation shall file with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources a notice of intent to conduct an exploration operation on a form approved by the Board of Minerals and Environment. Each notice of intent shall be limited to sixteen contiguous townships.

The notice of intent shall include the following:

(1) A notice form pursuant to § 45-6C-7;

(2) A plan of reclamation pursuant to § 45-6C-8;

(3) A map pursuant to § 45-6C-9; and

(4) A fee pursuant to § 45-6C-17.