The term "fishing tournament" means any organized, competitive angling event involving 20 or more boats or, if boats are not involved, 50 or more people, conducted on public waters of this state, for the purpose of awarding prizes or for personal gain or promotional consideration. Junior fishing clinics or achievement contests for youths under age 18 are not considered to be fishing tournaments, but are subject to special event requirements found in § 41:03:01:04.

Source: 16 SDR 220, effective June 21, 1990; 24 SDR 72, effective November 30, 1997; 25 SDR 108, effective February 28, 1999; 47 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2020 ; 48 SDR 60, effective December 8, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 3 2- 3A -1 (5) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 3 2- 3A -1 ( 5 ).

Prior versions effective: 2020-09-15, 1999-02-28.