S.D. Codified Laws § 43-17-34
Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
A stream, or portion of a stream, is navigable if it can support a vessel capable of carrying one or more persons throughout the period between the first of May to the thirtieth of September, inclusive, in two out of every ten years. A dry draw, as defined in § 46-1-6, is not navigable. This section does not apply to any stream or portion of a stream which is navigable pursuant to federal law. The provisions of §§ 43-17-34 to 43-17-36, inclusive, and § 43-17-38 do not grant, create, recognize, convey, remove, or diminish any right or title to property. The provisions of this section apply only to the implementation of §§ 43-17-35 and 43-17-38.
SDCL 43-17-34