It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to place chemicals in the public waters of this state containing game fish for the purpose of controlling plants without written permission of the secretary of game, fish and parks. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to safeguard game fish and other animals from the effects of such chemicals.
S.D. Codified Laws § 41-13-2
Permit required to use plant control chemicals in game fish waters--Violation as misdemeanor--Promulgation of rules
Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0611 as enacted by SL 1961, ch 120, § 2; SL 1977, ch 190, § 588; SL 2009, ch 206, § 64.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.