Bill > HB1288

This bill modifies the authority of political subdivisions, specifically counties and first or second class municipalities, to regulate mining operations. It allows these local governments, if they have adopted a comprehensive plan, to create their own ordinances or requirements for sand, gravel, and aggregate mining that do not contradict state laws or rules, but they cannot impose additional bonding requirements if the state already mandates them. The bill also clarifies that the Board of Minerals and Environment, the state agency responsible for issuing mining permits, must ensure applicants have met all local requirements and obtained necessary local permits before granting a state permit. However, if a local permit is delayed due to administrative issues, the state board can issue a conditional permit, provided the local permits are obtained within sixty days, and the state board will consider local proceedings and actions when making its permit decisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27266