The owner of a boat, except open boats, using fuel of a volatile nature shall install air vents that will ventilate the bilges of the engine and fuel tank compartment and remove any explosive or inflammable gases.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 46 SDR 74, effective December 2, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 3 2- 3A -1 ( 1 ) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 3 2- 3A -1 ( 1 ) .

Prior versions effective: 1984-07-01.