South Dakota legal term
Distribute in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Distribute” 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 “Distribute” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(5) "Distribute," to deliver a controlled drug, substance, or marijuana. (SDCL § 22-42-1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Prohibited recording or manipulated image
- Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, THC-O acetate, hexahydrocannabinol
- Dispense or advertise abortion-inducing article
- Industrial hemp
- Intentional distribution of Schedule I or II substance without order form as felony
- Juvenile sexting prohibited
- Kratom
- Kratom
- Manufacture, sale, or distribution of equipment for receiving service without payment as misdemeanor
- Manufacturing or distributing child-like sex doll
- Possession, sale, or distribution of certain substances for the purpose of intoxication as misdemeanor
- Publications containing obscene material to be wrapped and sealed while on display
Related terms in the same statutes
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