South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 41 - Department of Game, Fish And Parks
Article 41:10 - Special management categories
Chapter 41:10:04 - Aquatic invasive species
Section 41:10:04:03 - Watercraft restrictions
No person may launch or attempt to launch a boat or boat trailer into the waters of the state with an aquatic invasive species attached or onboard other than boats registered in a local boat registry launching in accordance with the provisions of the registry. Except for emergency response boats or as authorized by the department secretary, all trailered boats shall have all drain plugs, bailers, valves or other devices used to control the drainage of water opened or removed except while in a boat ramp parking area or while being launched or loaded.
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2).
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(2).
The amended version of this section by 47 SDR 048, effective 10/29/2020 is not yet available.
Definition, waters of the state, SDCL 34A-2-2(12).