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South Dakota Life Jacket Rules (2026)
Conditional: South Dakota requires each child under 7 years old to wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD whenever the boat operates above no-wake speed, unless in a cabin or below deck.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
South Dakota requires each child under 7 years old to wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD whenever the boat operates above no-wake speed, unless in a cabin or below deck.
Official source: rules.sd.gov →
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