42-8-58. Notice of accident to be filed with department--Investigation of accidents--Violation as misdemeanor.
The operator of a boat on public waters shall, in the case of a collision or an accident resulting in damage to a boat or other property to an apparent extent of one thousand dollars or more to any one person's property or two thousand dollars or more in any one accident or resulting in death or injury to a person, immediately, by the quickest means of communication, give notice of the collision or accident to the nearest conservation officer or other law enforcement officer. The officer shall file with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks a full description of the collision or accident upon forms provided by the department and available from any state or county law enforcement agency. Notice of the collision or accident is not required of any person who is physically incapable of giving immediate notice during the period of such incapacity. If the operator of the boat is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of a collision or accident and there was another occupant in the boat at the time of the collision or accident capable of doing so, such occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the operator. The secretary of game, fish and parks may investigate the circumstances of the accident. Any operator or occupant who fails to file a notice as required by this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1959, ch 125, §10; SDC Supp 1960, §25.1410 (2); SL 1975, ch 267; SL 1983, ch 303, §6; SL 1991, ch 186, §52; SL 1991, ch 361; SL 1994, ch 335, §25; SL 1997, ch 246, §1; SL 2000, ch 213, §1; SL 2003, ch 168, §2.
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.