§ 42-8-1 Safety and uniformity as policy of state
§ 42-8-1.2 Governor authorized to prohibit or restrict use of certain waterways
§ 42-8-1.3 Notice of restriction or prohibition
§ 42-8-1.4 Violation of prohibition or restriction as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-2 Definition of terms
§ 42-8-2.1 “Underway” defined
§ 42-8-39 Waste treatment requirements for kitchen and toilet facilities–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-41 Boats–Required equipment–Penalty
§ 42-8-42 Muffler required–Use of cutouts prohibited–Racing boats excepted
§ 42-8-44.1 Allowable area of operation of diver in underwater activity–Display and design of diver-down flag–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-44.2 Operation of boat or other surface activity in diver’s allowable area prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-45 Operation of boat under influence of alcohol or drugs as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-45.1 Arrest without a warrant–Probable cause
§ 42-8-45.2 Submission to breath test upon accident or violation–Chemical test
§ 42-8-45.3 Lawful use of drug no defense
§ 42-8-45.4 Amount of alcohol in blood–Presumptions
§ 42-8-45.5 Competent evidence not limited
§ 42-8-45.6 Operation of boat on public waters as consent to be tested
§ 42-8-45.7 Persons authorized to take breath or other bodily substance specimen–Liability
§ 42-8-45.8 Testing to be done under supervision of arresting officer–Breath test by person possessing permit
§ 42-8-45.9 Choice of additional testing
§ 42-8-45.10 Availability of test results
§ 42-8-45.11 Costs of testing and witness expenses as costs in the action
§ 42-8-46 Reckless operation of boat as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-48 Waterskiing and surfboarding prohibited during hours of darkness–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-49 Two persons required in boat towing skis or aquaplane–Exception for wide angle mirror–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-50 Skiing requirements waived for exhibitions and regattas
§ 42-8-51 Operation to cause collision by skier or surfboarder prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-52 Tampering with or unlawful operation of boat as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-54 Application for permission for regatta, race or exhibition–Conducting unauthorized event as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-56 Operator of boat involved in accident to render assistance to other persons–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-57 Operator of boat involved in accident to reveal identification–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-58 Notice of accident to be filed with department–Investigation of accidents–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-60 Records maintained by owners of boats for hire–Preservation and inspection of records–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-63 Application by political subdivision for special rules applicable therein
§ 42-8-66 Enforcement of chapter by law enforcement officers–Stopping and boarding of boats
§ 42-8-67 Boundary waters–Concurrent jurisdiction with adjoining states
§ 42-8-68 Sailboards exempt
§ 42-8-69 Age requirement for driving certain motorboats–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-102 Personal watercraft–Rules of operation–Age requirement–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 42-8-103 Summons issued for violation punishable as Class 2 misdemeanor–Release upon promise to appear in court or bond–Violation as misdemeanor
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 42 > Chapter 8 - Watercraft

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  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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