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Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor in South Dakota

Class 5 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor is a Class 5 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 34-20B-45. As a Class 5 Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range South Dakota sets for that offense class. South Dakota sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by SDCL § 34-20B-45.

What is the penalty for civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor in South Dakota?

Penalties for Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 5 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $10,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor in South Dakota

Is civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 34-20B-45.

What are the penalties for civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor in South Dakota?

As a Class 5 Felony, civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor carries up to 5 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor?

Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor is governed by SDCL § 34-20B-45 (Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor--Knowing violation as felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.