South Dakota Codified Laws 41-17-27. Certain motor vehicles prohibited from Black Hills Burlington Northern Heritage Trail–Violation as misdemeanor
No person may operate any motorized vehicle within the right–of–way of the Black Hills Burlington Northern Heritage Trail. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) Any person operating a snowmobile, from December first to March thirty–first, inclusive, on the trail from Lead/Deadwood south to the Dumont trailhead, excluding the portion of the right–of–way crossing the subdivisions known as Englewood Acres and Black Forest Ranchettes;
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 41-17-27
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Any governmental employee while in the performance of his official duty;
(3) Any member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force while in the performance of his official duty;
(4) Any person whose use is authorized for other than recreational purposes by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks under a permit, lease, or contract; and
(5) Any person operating a self–propelled wheelchair.
A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1992, ch 302.