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Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card in South Dakota

Class 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card is a Class 6 Felony under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-40-12. 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 § 22-40-12.

What is the penalty for unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card in South Dakota?

Penalties for Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card
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 unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card in South Dakota

Is unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-40-12.

What are the penalties for unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card in South Dakota?

As a Class 6 Felony, unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card 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 unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card?

Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card is governed by SDCL § 22-40-12 (Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card--Felony).

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.