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South Dakota Boater Education Card (2026)

Info: South Dakota has no mandatory boater-education requirement; a NASBLA/USCG-approved course is recommended but not required to operate a boat.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

South Dakota has no mandatory boater-education requirement; a NASBLA/USCG-approved course is recommended but not required to operate a boat.

Official source: gfp.sd.gov →

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