Any law enforcement officer of this state or its subdivisions may enforce the provisions of this chapter and in the exercise thereof has the authority to stop and board any boat subject to this chapter.

Source: SL 1959, ch 125, § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.1404 (12); SL 1984, ch 273, § 17; SL 1994, ch 335, § 16; SDCL 42-8-21; SL 1998, ch 74, § 13.