modify the authority of a political subdivision to adopt mining ordinances.

HB 1288 modifies South Dakota law to allow counties and first/second-class municipalities with comprehensive plans to create local ordinances governing sand, gravel, and aggregate mining operations, provided they don’t conflict with state law. It prohibits local governments from requiring additional bonds beyond state requirements and mandates that the Board of Minerals and Environment must consider local ordinances when reviewing mining permits. The bill also establishes a 60-day conditional permit process if local permits are delayed, requiring applicants to notify the Board once local permits are secured before operations begin. These changes amend Sections 45-6-65 and 45-6B-4 of the state code.