Lege TRENDing. Special Session. Private Property Rights vs. Recreational Water.

South Dakota Governor called a special session to  “create a set of rules for outdoor enthusiasts who want to use lakes on private land in South Dakota for recreation”

The special session is in direct response to a State Supreme Court ruling that denied access to lakes from private property. 

Refreshing our recollection  from march 22, 2017 informed:intel  Legal Trend: Are all Waterways Open to the Public? No, not up north.

What does proposed draft bilsl look like to addres access to lakes from private property:
  • prophibit property owners from charging a fee to fish
  •  lakes on private property are open for recreational use unless a landowner installs signs or buoys saying an area is closed

​All waters in South Dakota are public property.

AP | Governor calls special session about lakes on private land

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