South Dakota § 41-13-1 Dumping of refuse or chemicals into game fish waters as misdemeanor--Liability for restoration.

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§ 41-13-1 — Dumping of refuse or chemicals into game fish waters as misdemeanor--Liability for restoration.

South Dakota § 41-13-1

Title 41GAME, FISH, PARKS AND FORESTRY

Ch. 41-13PROTECTION OF FISHING WATERS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 41-13-1 (2026).

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It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to empty or allow to be emptied, to place or allow to be placed, any sawdust, manure, refuse matter, sedimentary materials, pollutants, or chemicals of any kind in the waters of this state containing fish and wildlife, or to deposit the same within such distance that it may be carried into such waters by natural causes, except as expressly provided in this chapter. Any person who knowingly or willfully empties, places, or discharges pollutants or chemicals into state waters is liable to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks for an amount, to be deposited in the game, fish and parks fund, which will compensate for restoration of losses.

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It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to empty or allow to be emptied, to place or allow to be placed, any sawdust, manure, refuse matter, sedimentary materials, pollutants, or chemicals of any kind in the waters of this state containing fish and wildlife, or to deposit the same within such distance that it may be carried into such waters by natural causes, except as expressly provided in this chapter. Any person who knowingly or willfully empties, places, or discharges pollutants or chemicals into state waters is liable to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks for an amount, to be deposited in the game, fish and parks fund, which will compensate for restoration of losses.