SDCL § 5-7-49: Definitions.

The term, minerals, as used in this chapter means all mineral deposits, whether lode, placer, or otherwise. The term, lessee, as used in this chapter includes an assignee under an approved assignment. The term, legal subdivision, as used in this chapter, has its ordinary meaning, as used and recognized by the Bureau of Land Management of the United States and the Office of School and Public Lands of the State of South Dakota.