{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-46a-10a-86","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 46A-10A-86","heading":"Improvements--Survey and cost estimate--Ordering without notice.","body":"If a board determines that improvements which differ from repairs are necessary or desirable, the board may appoint an engineer to conduct a survey of the proposed improvement, estimate its cost, and file the estimate with the board. An improvement may include enlarging, reopening, widening, deepening, strengthening, or lengthening of any drain; changing the location of or improving and enlarging an outlet for better service; converting all or a part of any drain from an open ditch to a closed drain; installing surface pipe for open ditches; leveling spoil banks; or constructing settling basins. If the estimated cost of the improvements does not exceed ten thousand dollars, the board may order the work done without notice.\nSource: SL 1985, ch 362, § 87.","path":["TITLE 46A. WATER MANAGEMENT","CHAPTER 46A-10A. COUNTY DRAINAGE"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/46A-10A-86","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"5d00fb0e636876a0ed328112fcfb83bf72c526b6ce0a1aeb621948693541a34c","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-46a-10a-85","next":"us-sd/sdcl-46a-10a-87"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}