SDCL § 46-2-17: Chief engineer's general enforcement authority.

The chief engineer may:

(1) Investigate the use of the waters of the state and compliance with the provisions of water permits, licenses, rules, regulations, and laws relating to water rights;

(2) Institute enforcement and other proceedings before the Water Management Board;

(3) Enforce orders of the board; and

(4) Perform other acts authorized by statute or regulation.