AN ACT
ENTITLED, An Act to
revise certain provisions related to the confidentiality of certain geological
reports.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That chapter 45-6C be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That chapter 45-6C be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
Any written geologic report, aquifer penetration report, map, test hole log, or other information
relative to the geologic data, size, extent, or economic value of a mineral deposit filed with the state
by a person who conducted a mineral exploration operation which was initiated or permitted before
July 1, 1982, is confidential for a period of six months following the effective date of this Act. Any
person who filed such reports or information may request the secretary of environment and natural
resources, in writing, to extend the six month confidentiality period by up to five years. The
information becomes public following the confidentiality period.
Section 2. That chapter 45-6D be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
Section 2. That chapter 45-6D be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
Any written geologic report, aquifer penetration report, map, test hole log, or other information
relative to the geologic data, size, extent, or economic value of a mineral deposit filed with the state
by a person who conducted a mineral exploration operation which was initiated or permitted before
July 1, 1982, is confidential for a period of six months following the effective date of this Act. Any
person who filed such reports or information may request the secretary of environment and natural
resources, in writing, to extend the six month confidentiality period by up to five years. The
information becomes public following the confidentiality period.
An Act to revise certain provisions related to the confidentiality of certain geological reports.
An Act to revise certain provisions related to the confidentiality of certain geological reports.
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I certify that the attached Act originated in the
SENATE as
Bill
No.
162
____________________________ Secretary of the Senate ____________________________ President of the Senate
Attest:
____________________________ Secretary of the Senate
____________________________
Attest:
____________________________ Chief Clerk
Senate
Bill
No.
162
File No. ____ Chapter No. ______ |
Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________ ,
20____ at ____________ M.
By _________________________ for the Governor
The attached Act is hereby
approved this ________ day of
______________ , A.D., 20___
____________________________ Governor STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss. Office of the Secretary of State
Filed ____________ , 20___
____________________________ Secretary of State
By _________________________ |
