This bill introduces new annual fees for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and establishes a water pollution control permit application fee in South Dakota. Specifically, it mandates an annual fee based on the maximum permitted number of animals for operations with a water pollution control permit that includes a nutrient management plan. The fees vary by type of animal, with specific rates set for mature dairy cows, cattle, horses, swine, sheep, turkeys, chickens, and ducks or geese. Additionally, a flat annual fee of $1,000 is imposed on permitted livestock auctions and operations without a nutrient management plan, while a fee of $250 applies to large CAFOs located out of state or in Indian country that manage manure or wastewater on state land.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a concentrated animal feeding operation administrative subfund within the environment and natural resources fee fund to manage the collected fees and other related revenues. It also introduces a $600 application fee for obtaining a water pollution control permit, applicable to various types of permit applications. The bill repeals existing legal language in section 34A-2-125, streamlining the regulatory framework for CAFOs and enhancing the state's ability to manage environmental impacts associated with these operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/08/2025: 34A-2-125
House Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed, 02/04/2025: 34A-2-125
Enrolled, 03/05/2025: 34A-2-125