SDCL § 32-3A-4: Registration of boats--Application--Fee--Promulgation of rules--Deposit--Penalty for falsifying.

A boat requiring numbering by this state must be registered with the department. An application for registration must be accompanied by a fee to be set by rules promulgated by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission pursuant to chapter 1-26. The new owner of the boat must present to the county treasurer in the county of the owner's residence or, if the new owner is a nonresident, to any county treasurer:

(1) A manufacturer's statement of origin or assigned certificate of title if a title has been previously issued for the large boat, or if no title is required, the ownership document issued by that jurisdiction;

(2) A bill of sale containing a complete description of the large boat;

(3) The purchaser's name and address;

(4) The previous owner's name and address;

(5) The full purchase price as defined by this chapter;

(6) The trade-in allowance and description of the trade, if any; and

(7) Any other relevant information the department may require.

All fees collected pursuant to this section must be deposited into the parks and recreation fund.

If a person intentionally falsifies information on the certificate, the person is guilty of a Class 6 felony.