20:36:04:05.  Examination for upkeep and maintenance of existing plants. The board may, upon its own election, not more often than once each year, or at any time whenever a sworn complaint is deemed by the board to be sufficient for the purpose filed with it, examine or reexamine any existing abstract plant for the purpose of ascertaining whether it is being kept current and maintained in accordance with the laws and rules of this state. In such cases the board shall fix a time and place for such examination and the method of examination and notify the person, firm, or corporation in charge of the examination. At least 10 days' notice shall be given to such person and if the examination is being made pursuant to a sworn complaint a copy of the complaint shall be furnished to the applicant with the notice. Thereafter the board shall make its examination to whatever extent it deems advisable and the persons in charge of the plant shall cooperate with the board. The decision of the board shall be made and served upon the persons in charge of the plant in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 36-13-10.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 46 SDR 42, effective October 3, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-13-6.1(7).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-13-10.