Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Contents

Your Vessel's Registration
Displaying the Assigned Number and Expiration Decals
Your Vessel's Title
Hull Identification Number
Who May Operate a Vessel
Unlawful Operation
Alcohol and Drugs
Obstructing Navigation
- Homeland Security Restrictions
Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets)
Fire Extinguishers
Backfire Flame Arrestors
Ventilation Systems
Mufflers and Other Equipment
Navigation Lights
Visual Distress Signals
Sound-Producing Devices
Other Equipment & Regulations
Specific Requirements for Personal Watercraft (PWCs)
Towing a Person Legally With a Vessel
Waste, Oil and Trash Disposal in South Dakota and Federal Waters
- Stop the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Boating Accidents and Casualties—What the Law Requires You to Do
Enforcement
South Dakota Required Equipment Checklist
Chapter 4 Summary
Review Questions for Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating

Stay up-to-date on new boating laws!

Be sure to stay abreast of new boating laws and requirements.

For state boating law information, call the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks at 605-773-3485 or visit the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department website.
For federal boating laws, visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s boating safety website.

Information in this manual does not replace what is specifically legal for boating in South Dakota, which is found in South Dakota statutes and federal laws.

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Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating Contents

Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
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