Section 46A-2-3 - Intent to relate financing of water resources projects to degree of benefits receivedIt is the intent of this chapter and chapters 46A-3A to 46A-3E, inclusive, to relate, reasonably and equitably, the financing of water resources projects to the degree of benefits received from such water resources projects by:
(1) Provisions whereby statewide financing will be forthcoming for those phases of water resources development which concern the general welfare of the people in the state and result in statewide benefits;(2) Provisions whereby specific areas will finance those phases of water resources development which provide general benefits to the people in such areas;(3) Provisions whereby water users or direct beneficiaries of water control and regulation will finance those phases of water resources development which provide water for use or which protect or enhance the value of property;(4) Provisions whereby assignment of administrative jurisdiction and responsibility for the various phases of water resources development are related to such variable degrees of benefits.SL 1959, ch 453, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.1403; SDCL, § 46-17-2; SL 1984 (SS), ch 1, § 65.