South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-18-42 — Watercraft battery--Penalty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 18: Assaults And Personal Injuries, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-18-42
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any person who, while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or substances, in a manner and to a degree prohibited by § 42-8-45, without design to effect serious bodily injury, operates a boat, as defined by § 42-8-2, in a negligent manner and thereby causes the serious bodily injury of another person, including an unborn child, is guilty of watercraft battery, a Class 4 felony.
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Is watercraft battery a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Watercraft battery is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-42.
Which South Dakota statute covers watercraft battery?
Watercraft battery is governed by SDCL § 22-18-42 (Watercraft battery--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.