32-3A-11. Exemptions from numbering requirement.
A boat is not required to be numbered under this chapter if the boat is:
(1)A boat covered by a number still in effect which was awarded pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, and the boat has neither:
(a)Been in this state for more than sixty consecutive days during any calendar year; nor
(b)Been subject to a contract for a berth for a period of more than sixty consecutive days during any calendar year in marina facilities located within this state;
(2)A boat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state;
(3)A boat whose owner is the United States, a state, or subdivision thereof;
(4)A racing boat competing in a regatta or boat race approved by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or operating during a period not to exceed forty-eight hours immediately preceding the race and the remainder of the race day; or
(5)A boat owned or operated by a person who is participating in a fishing tournament permitted by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, provided the boat has been issued a temporary boat license valid in South Dakota for a period of ten consecutive days at a fee set by rules promulgated by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission pursuant to chapter 1-26.
Source: SL 1959, ch 125, §6; SDC Supp 1960, §25.1406; SL 1984, ch 279, §7; SDCL §42-8-10; SL 2001, ch 162, §2; SL 2008, ch 150, §1.