SDCL § 45-6D-65: General powers of board.

The Board of Minerals and Environment has the following powers, duties, and functions:

(1) To administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, and compel their attendance at a hearing;

(2) To accept gifts, contributions, federal grants-in-aid, or financial aid from any other source for accomplishing plugging and reclamation;

(3) To carry out plugging of test holes and reclamation of affected lands.