South Dakota legal term
Distributed in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Distributed” 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 “Distributed” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(3) "Distributed," to transfer possession of, whether with or without consideration; (4) "Exhibit," to show or display; (5) "Harmful to minors," includes in its meaning the quality of any material or of any performance or of any description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sado-masochistic abuse, if it: (a) Predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors; (b) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and (c) Is without se (SDCL § 22-24-27)
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