42-8-51. Operation to cause collision by skier or surfboarder prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
No person may operate or manipulate any boat, tow rope, or other device by which the direction or location of water skis, a surfboard, or similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause the water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or any person thereon to collide with or strike against any object or person. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1959, ch 125, §12; SDC Supp 1960, §25.1412 (4); SL 1991, ch 186, §49; SL 1994, ch 335, §21.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 42 - Recreation and Sports
Section 42-8-1 - Safety and uniformity as policy of state.
Section 42-8-1.2 - Governor authorized to prohibit or restrict use of certain waterways.
Section 42-8-1.3 - Notice of restriction or prohibition.
Section 42-8-1.4 - Violation of prohibition or restriction as misdemeanor.
Section 42-8-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 42-8-2.1 - "Underway" defined.
Section 42-8-41 - Boats--Required equipment--Penalty.
Section 42-8-42 - Muffler required--Use of cutouts prohibited--Racing boats excepted.
Section 42-8-45 - Operation of boat under influence of alcohol or drugs as misdemeanor.
Section 42-8-45.1 - Arrest without a warrant--Probable cause.
Section 42-8-45.2 - Submission to breath test upon accident or violation--Chemical test.
Section 42-8-45.3 - Lawful use of drug no defense.
Section 42-8-45.4 - Amount of alcohol in blood--Presumptions.
Section 42-8-45.5 - Competent evidence not limited.
Section 42-8-45.6 - Operation of boat on public waters as consent to be tested.
Section 42-8-45.7 - Persons authorized to take breath or other bodily substance specimen--Liability.
Section 42-8-45.9 - Choice of additional testing.
Section 42-8-45.10 - Availability of test results.
Section 42-8-45.11 - Costs of testing and witness expenses as costs in the action.
Section 42-8-46 - Reckless operation of boat as misdemeanor.
Section 42-8-50 - Skiing requirements waived for exhibitions and regattas.
Section 42-8-52 - Tampering with or unlawful operation of boat as misdemeanor.
Section 42-8-63 - Application by political subdivision for special rules applicable therein.
Section 42-8-67 - Boundary waters--Concurrent jurisdiction with adjoining states.
Section 42-8-68 - Sailboards exempt.
Section 42-8-69 - Age requirement for driving certain motorboats--Violation as misdemeanor.