South Dakota Codified Laws 41-13A-4. Conveyance removal–Requirements–Violation as misdemeanor
Any person removing a conveyance from waters shall, to the extent possible, do the following:
(1) Clean the conveyance by removing all visible organic material, including plants, animals, and mud;
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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 41-13A-4
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Drain the conveyance by removing any plug or other barrier that prevents water drainage and running any pumps on board to expunge water; and
(3) Comply with any other requirements and protocols for the cleaning, draining, and drying of a conveyance established by the commission in rules promulgated under § 41-2-18.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section within one year is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2020, ch 181, § 4, eff. Feb. 26, 2020; SL 2021, ch 186, § 6.