South Dakota § 50-15-6 Trespassing--Affirmative defense--Misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 50-15-6 — Trespassing--Affirmative defense--Misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 50-15-6

Title 50AVIATION

Ch. 50-14DRONES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 50-15-6 (2026).

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No person may, except as authorized by law, land a drone on the real or personal property or the waters of a landowner who owns the real property beneath the water body, without the landowner's consent. It is an affirmative defense if the landing was a forced landing or if the landing was caused by a technical malfunction, but in either case, the operator of the drone remains liable for any damage resulting from the landing. A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor .

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No person may, except as authorized by law, land a drone on the real or personal property or the waters of a landowner who owns the real property beneath the water body, without the landowner's consent. It is an affirmative defense if the landing was a forced landing or if the landing was caused by a technical malfunction, but in either case, the operator of the drone remains liable for any damage resulting from the landing. A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor .