South Dakota Codified Laws 41-6-16. Resident licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting of small game, migratory birds, and migratory waterfowl–Violation as misdemeanor
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a resident to hunt small game without a resident small game license or resident youth small game license, or in violation of the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or § 41-11-5. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a resident to hunt dove, sandhill crane, and snipe without a migratory bird certification permit and a resident small game license or a resident youth small game license, or in violation of the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person to hunt migratory waterfowl without the applicable small game license, a migratory bird certification permit, and a federal migratory bird stamp.
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 41-6-16
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0302 (1); SL 1941, ch 105; SL 1949, ch 90, § 1; SL 1951, ch 118; SL 1961, ch 116, § 2; SL 1968, ch 99, § 2; SL 1975, ch 263, § 3; SL 1977, ch 327, § 3; SL 1979, ch 278, § 8; SL 1984, ch 29, § 5C; SL 1986, ch 343, § 2; SL 1989, ch 30, § 69; SL 1991, ch 337, § 8; SL 1998, ch 252, § 13; SL 2000, ch 203, § 2.