South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 15 - Enforcement Powers And Procedures
Section 41-15-2 - Jurisdiction of courts and officers over boundary waters--Concurrent jurisdiction of adjoining states.

41-15-2. Jurisdiction of courts and officers over boundary waters--Concurrent jurisdiction of adjoining states.
For the purpose of enforcing any of the laws under this title and the rules promulgated pursuant to this title, the courts of this state, and the conservation officers of this state, have jurisdiction over the entire boundary waters of the state, to the furthermost shore line. Concurrent jurisdiction of the courts and administrative officers of the adjoining states of Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, and Nebraska over all boundary waters between such states and this state, and the whole of such boundary waters, is hereby recognized.

Source: SDC 1939, §25.0424; SL 1965, ch 112; SL 2009, ch 206, §83.

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South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 41 - Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry

Chapter 15 - Enforcement Powers And Procedures

Section 41-15-1 - Department to enforce game and fish laws.

Section 41-15-2 - Jurisdiction of courts and officers over boundary waters--Concurrent jurisdiction of adjoining states.

Section 41-15-3 - Law enforcement officers to enforce game and fish laws.

Section 41-15-6 - Inspection and counting of birds, animals, and fish to be permitted by person in possession--Stopping of motor vehicle or other conveyance for inspection.

Section 41-15-7 - Refusal to permit or interference with inspection as misdemeanor.

Section 41-15-10 - Conservation officers authorized to execute process--Arrest without warrant--Assistance by peace officers--"Conservation officer" defined.