South Dakota criminal charge
Online covered platform in South Dakota
Online covered platform is a criminal offense under South Dakota law, defined by SDCL § 22-24-69. Its classification is not fixed: South Dakota assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by SDCL § 22-24-69.
What is the penalty for online covered platform in South Dakota?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (First violation — Applies to a violation of the age verification requirement by a covered platform.; county jail) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (First violation — Applies to a violation of the age verification requirement by a covered platform.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-2 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Subsequent violation — Applies when the same covered platform commits a subsequent violation of the age verification requirement.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
| Fine | up to $4,000 (Subsequent violation — Applies when the same covered platform commits a subsequent violation of the age verification requirement.) | discretionary | SDCL § 22-6-1 |
Applies to current.
How is online covered platform classified in South Dakota?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies to a violation of the age verification requirement by a covered platform. | SDCL § 22-24-69undefined |
| Subsequent violation | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the same covered platform commits a subsequent violation of the age verification requirement. | SDCL § 22-24-69undefined |
Common questions about online covered platform in South Dakota
Is online covered platform a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
It depends on the circumstances: online covered platform ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24-69.
First violation: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-24-69) · Subsequent violation: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24-69)
What are the penalties for online covered platform in South Dakota?
Which South Dakota statute covers online covered platform?
Online covered platform is governed by SDCL § 22-24-69 (Online covered platform--Required age verification--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.