A boat is not required to be numbered under this chapter if the boat is: (1) A boat covered by a number still in effect which was awarded pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, and the boat has neither: (a) Been in this state for more than sixty consecutive days during any calendar year; nor (b) Been subject to a contract for a berth for a period of more than sixty consecutive days during any calendar year in marina facilities located within this state; (2) A boat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; (3) A boat whose owner is the United States, a state, or subdivision thereof; (4) A racing boat competing in a regatta or boat race approved by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or operating during a period not to exceed forty-eight hours immediately preceding the race and the remainder of the race day; or (5) A boat owned or operated by a person who is participating in a fishing tournament permitted by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, provided the boat has been issued a temporary boat license valid in South Dakota for a period of ten consecutive days at a fee set by rules promulgated by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission pursuant to chapter 1-26 .
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