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South Dakota legal term

Agent in South Dakota Criminal Law

Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session

In South Dakota criminal law, “Agent” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the South Dakota criminal code.

What does “Agent” mean in South Dakota criminal law?

(2) "Agent," an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser and includes a common or contract carrier, public warehouseman, or employee thereof; (3) "Chemically derived cannabinoid," a chemical substance created by a chemical reaction that changes the molecular structure of any chemical substance derived from the cannabis plant. (SDCL § 34-20B-1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.