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32-3A-11 — Exemptions from numbering requirement.

             (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, a boat that has not been in this state for more than sixty days, or a boat that has not been berthed for a contract period of more than sixty days in marina facilities controlled by 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.