The operator of a boat involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty, so far as the operator can do so without serious danger to the operator’s own boat, crew, and passengers, shall render to other persons affected by the collision, accident, or other casualty such assistance as may be practicable and as may be necessary in order to save them from or minimize any danger caused by the collision, accident, or other casualty. 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

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Source: SL 1959, ch 125, § 10; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.1410 (1); SL 1991, ch 186, § 50; SL 1994, ch 335, § 23.