46A-14-28. Name of district--Perpetual existence--Findings and order--Political subdivision. Upon certification of a favorable petition or vote, the conservation district supervisors shall establish and create the watershed district and give it a corporate name. A watershed district created under the provisions of this chapter has perpetual existence unless dissolved or abolished as provided for in this chapter. The supervisors shall file a certified copy of their findings and order with the secretary of state, at which time the watershed district becomes a political subdivision of the state, with the authority, powers, and duties as prescribed in this chapter. The supervisors shall serve copies of the findings and order upon each of the watershed district managers by certified or registered mail.
Source: SL 1957, ch 492, § 12; SL 1959, ch 452, § 10; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.1512; SDCL § 46-24-28; SL 2013, ch 228, § 23.