S.D. Codified Laws § 50-13-16

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 50-13-16 - Reckless operation of aircraft-Violation as misdemeanor-Considerations

It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to operate an aircraft in the air or on the ground or water in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. In any proceeding for a violation of this section, the court in determining whether the operation was careless or reckless shall consider the standards for safe operation of aircraft prescribed by federal statutes, regulations, or advisories governing aeronautics.

SDCL 50-13-16

SDC 1939, § 2.9902; SL 1949, ch 8, § 1; SL 1983, ch 15, § 209; SL 2014, ch 222, §115; SL 2020, ch 203, §22.
Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 203,s. 22, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by S.L. 2014, ch. 222,s. 115, eff. 7/1/2014.