No motorboat which has in tow or is otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar contrivance, may be operated or propelled in or upon any waterway, unless such motorboat is occupied by at least two competent persons. However, this section does not apply to any motorboat equipped with a wide angle rear view mirror of not less than one hundred sixty degrees. 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:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 42-8-49

  • 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, § 12; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.1412 (1); SL 1963, ch 143, § 3; SL 1991, ch 186, § 48.