S.D. Codified Laws § 38-8-12
The Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry shall publish the result of such referendum and the State Conservation Commission shall thereafter consider and determine whether the operation of the district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible. If the commission shall determine that the operation of such district is not administratively practicable and feasible, it shall record such determination and deny the petition. If the commission shall determine that the operation of such district is administratively practicable and feasible, it shall record such determination and the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry shall proceed with the organization of the district in the manner provided in §§ 38-8-15 to 38-8-17, inclusive.
SDCL 38-8-12