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.