No external felt sole footwear including boots and waders may be used in the waters of the state, except that a state or federal employee or emergency personnel, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical technician personnel, may use external felt sole footwear in the discharge of official duties.

Source: 40 SDR 113, effective December 16, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(1)(5).