5-7-37. Rules and regulations governing leasing--Promulgation.
The commissioner of school and public lands shall from time to time promulgate such rules and regulations, not in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter, as may be necessary or proper for carrying out such provisions governing the duties of the commissioner in executing leases of mineral, oil, gas, or geothermal resources rights, specifically prescribing forms to be used, fixing minimum bonus and rentals, and prescribing the method of sale, whether private or by public auction, or either or both.
Source: SL 1919, ch 305, §9; SL 1931, ch 203, §10; SDC 1939, §15.0502.