§ 41-6-38 — Hoop net, trap, or setline license--Privileges and fees--Tagging of devices used--Violation as misdemeanor.

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person to take fish from the public waters of the state by the use of any hoop net, trap, setline, or similar device without a hoop net, trap, or setline license or in violation of the conditions of the license or the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission. A hoop net, trap, or setline license may be issued to the holder of a resident fishing license, and permits the licensee to take rough fish from the public waters of the state by the use of any hoop net, trap, setline, or similar device to the extent and in the manner provided in chapter 41-13 . Each hoop net, trap, setline, or similar device shall be marked with a metal tag prescribed by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission and furnished by the department.

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 25.0302 (15); SL 1941, ch 105; SL 1955, ch 79; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.0302 (14); SL 1961, ch 116, § 2; SL 1984, ch 29, § 5K; SL 1984, ch 273, § 58; SL 1991, ch 337, § 31.