There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 50 AVIATION
Chapter 13. Air Space And Operation Of Aircraft
§50-13-17 Operation of aircraft while intoxicated as misdemeanor--Possession of liquor or drug as prima facie evidence.
SD Codified L § 50-13-17 (through 2011) What's This?
50-13-17. Operation of aircraft while intoxicated as misdemeanor--Possession of liquor or drug as prima facie evidence. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to operate an aircraft in this state on any airport, landing field or landing strip, or to operate an aircraft in the air in this state, while in an intoxicated condition or while under the influence of liquor or any accelerating or stupefying drug. Having on or about his person or in his clothing or in or about the aircraft any of such liquor or drug is prima facie evidence of the violation of this law.
Source: SDC 1939, § 2.9903 as enacted by SL 1947, ch 3; SL 1983, ch 15, § 210.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
