South Dakota Statutes
§ 41-13-1 — Dumping of refuse or chemicals into game fish waters as misdemeanor--Liability for restoration.
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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Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 25.0609 as enacted by SL 1961, ch 120, § 2; SL 1977, ch 190, § 587; SL 1988, ch 338, § 1.
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