The bill amends several sections of South Dakota law regarding the registration and fees associated with boats. Specifically, it updates the language in Section 32-3A-4 to clarify that a boat requiring numbering must be registered with the department, and it specifies the documentation required from new owners when registering a boat. Additionally, it mandates that all fees collected under this section be deposited into the parks and recreation fund. Section 32-3A-12 is also amended to require boat owners to apply for replacements of lost validation decals or registrations, with the fees for these replacements set at two dollars each, and stipulates that these fees must be deposited into the state motor vehicle fund.

Furthermore, Section 32-3A-60 is revised to state that unless otherwise specified, all revenues received under this chapter will be deposited into the state general fund. The bill aims to streamline the registration process and ensure that the fees collected are allocated to the appropriate funds, enhancing the management of boating resources in South Dakota.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/08/2025: 32-3A-4, 32-3A-12, 32-3A-60