South Dakota legal term
Destructive device in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Destructive device” 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 “Destructive device” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(13) "Destructive device," (a) Any bomb, grenade, explosive missile, or similar device or any launching device therefor; or (b) Any breakable container which contains a flammable liquid with a flashpoint of one hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit or less and has a wick or similar device capable of being ignited; (c) The term does not include "permissible fireworks," defined by § 34-37-5; any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon; any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, s (SDCL § 22-1-2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Act of terrorism
- Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage
- Falsely reporting a threat
- Intentional use of device or explosive to cause serious bodily injury
- Placement of explosive or device as to endanger human life or safety
- Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property
- Sale, transportation, or possession of destructive device
- Terrorist threat
- Unauthorized possession of substances with intent to make destructive device as felony
- Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property
- Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety
- Use of hoax substance or device to cause fear
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