South Dakota § 50-15-11 - Takeoff or landing of a drone within controlled-access facility or within public highway right-of-way--Penalty.
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§ 50-15-11. Takeoff or landing of a drone within controlled-access facility or within public highway right-of-way--Penalty.
Takeoff or landing of a drone within a controlled access facility, as defined in § 31-8-1, is prohibited, except by a state agency or state agent.
Takeoff or landing within any other public highway right-of-way is prohibited if the takeoff or landing is performed carelessly or in a manner causing endangerment to any person or property.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2024, ch 194, § 7.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-15-11 ("Takeoff or landing of a drone within controlled-access facility or within public highway right-of-way--Penalty.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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