SDCL § 46A-10A-65: Denial of petition or establishment of project--Findings required.

If the board has heard and considered the petition, it shall deny the petition if it finds the proposed project is not feasible and conducive to public welfare or is not necessary or practicable for draining land. If it finds the proposed project, or any variation thereof, is feasible and conducive to public welfare and necessary or practicable for draining land, the board by resolution shall establish the project.

Source: SL 1985, ch 362, § 66.