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Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-17-5.3. As a Class 6 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 § 22-17-5.3.

What is the penalty for dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article in South Dakota?

Penalties for Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 2 years (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1
Fineup to $4,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-1

Applies to current.

Common questions about dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article in South Dakota

Is dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-17-5.3.

What are the penalties for dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article carries up to 2 years (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $4,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-1 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article?

Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article is governed by SDCL § 22-17-5.3 (Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article--Criminal penalty).

Legal terms used in this law

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.