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