34A-1-49. Contested case proceeding in lieu of order--Consent agreement.
In lieu of an order, the board chair may schedule a contested case under chapter 1-26 before the board. Nothing in this chapter prevents the department from notifying an alleged violator of violations and negotiating a consent agreement instead of initiating proceedings under §34A-1-47. Any consent agreement shall be approved by the board.
Source: SL 1970, ch 203, §10; SDCL Supp, §34-16A-55; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, §4; SL 1977, ch 280, §16; SL 2011, ch 165, §28.