No person may place buoys on public waters without authorization from the secretary with the exception of fishing marker buoys which may be utilized by lawful anglers provided they are removed by sunset each day or buoys marking submerged or partially submerged hazards to navigation. Special purpose buoys marking safety zones must be placed as follows:

1. (1) Buoys marking "no boating," "no wake," and "no motors" zones must be placed as necessary to define the areas designated;
2. (2) Buoys marking "public swimming zones" must be placed no more than 75 feet apart on the perimeter of the zoned area; and
3. (3) Buoys marking "ski zones" must be placed no more than 250 feet apart. Buoys used in these areas must be anchored individually.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 21 SDR 148, effective March 6, 1995; 35 SDR 306, effective July 2, 2009; 46 SDR 74, effective December 2, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 32-3A-1(3)(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-3A-1(3)(4).

Prior versions effective: 2009-07-02.