Section 46-3A-1 - Definition of terms.
46-3A-1. Definition of terms. As used in this chapter:
(1) The term "weather modification" means performing any activity with the intention of producing artificial changes in the composition, behavior, or dynamics of the atmosphere;
(2) The terms "experimentation" and "research and development" mean theoretical exploration and experimentation and the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature in the practical application for experimental and demonstrative purposes, including the experimental producing and testing of model devices, equipment, materials, and processes;
(3) The term "person" means any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, company, corporation, private or public, county, first or second class municipality, trust, or other public agencies;
(4) The term "operation" means the performance of weather modification activities entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding one year.
Source: SL 1953, ch 321, § 2; SL 1957, ch 449, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.2302; SDCL, § 38-9-1; SL 1973, ch 254, §§ 1, 2; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.