An Act to revise provisions regarding surface water quality complaints.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That section 34A-2-111 be AMENDED:

34A-2-111. Complaint--Investigatory action--Confidential.

No inspection or other action pursuant to § 34A-2-40, 34A-2-44, or 34A-2-45 that is based on, or is the result of, a complaint or the provision of information by a member of the general public may be carried out unless the person making the complaint or providing the information signs a complaint. The department shall respond or undertake investigatory action as a result of a complaint pursuant to §§ 34A-2-40, 34A-2-44, or 34A-2-45. The complaint shall remain confidential with the board and the secretary.