Mining companies are the consumers of all materials and supplies purchased for their mining operations except property which becomes a component part of the product produced for resale. As consumers, the mining companies must pay sales tax to suppliers or use tax to the state.
S.D. Admin. R. 64:06:03:28
General Authority: SDCL 10-45-47.1, 10-46-35.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 10-45-2, 10-46-2.