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Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land in South Dakota

Class 1 MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land is a Class 1 Misdemeanor under South Dakota criminal law, defined by SDCL § 22-14A-23. As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, 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 § 22-14A-23.

What is the penalty for use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land in South Dakota?

Penalties for Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (county jail)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2
Fineup to $2,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionarySDCL § 22-6-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land in South Dakota

Is use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14A-23.

What are the penalties for use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land in South Dakota?

As a Class 1 Misdemeanor, use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,000 (no mandatory minimum) under SDCL § 22-6-2 (current).

Which South Dakota statute covers use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land?

Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land is governed by SDCL § 22-14A-23 (Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land--Misdemeanor--Hazardous or injurious device defined).

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.