South Dakota Codified Laws 32-3A-3. Registration validation decal and numbering display requirements for boats–Violation as misdemeanor
No person may operate or give permission for operation of a nonmotorized boat over twelve feet in length or a motorboat on the waters of this state unless a registration validation decal is displayed on each side of the bow of the boat. No person may operate or give permission for operation of a nonmotorized boat over eighteen feet in length or of a motorboat on the waters of this state unless the boat is numbered in accordance with this chapter and the identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the boat. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-3A-3
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1959, ch 125, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.1403; SL 1963, ch 143, § 1; SL 1972, ch 231, § 1; SL 1984, ch 279, § 2; SDCL 42-8-3; SL 2003, ch 164, § 1.