41-12-13. Use of explosives, electrical devices, and drugs as misdemeanor.
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to kill, take, or attempt to kill, or take in any waters for any purpose, any fish by the use of any explosive, electrical device, poisonous, deleterious, or stupefying substance, unless written authorization to do so is obtained from the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
Source: SDC 1939, §25.0610 as enacted by SL 1961, ch 120, §2; SL 1977, ch 190, §584; SL 1993, ch 315.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry
Chapter 12 - Fishing Seasons And Methods
Section 41-12-2 - Fishing in private water used for propagation as misdemeanor except by consent.
Section 41-12-5 - Fishing restricted to hook and line except as provided--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-6 - Fishing with excessive number of lines as misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-7 - Fishing lines to be attended--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-8 - Prohibited bait--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-13 - Use of explosives, electrical devices, and drugs as misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-14 - Departmental agents exempt when managing fishery resources.
Section 41-12-15 - Law of adjoining state to be observed on boundary waters--Misdemeanor.
Section 41-12-16 - Taking of certain species from Missouri River boundary waters permitted.
Section 41-12-17 - Seining of scavenger and unprotected fish from boundary waters permitted.
Section 41-12-21 - Limit of fish taken by fishing party--Exception.