South Dakota legal term
Material in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Material” 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 “Material” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(7) "Material," anything tangible that is harmful to minors, whether derived through the medium of reading, observation, or sound; (8) "Matter" or "material," any book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or written material; any picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture, or other pictorial representation; any statue or other figure; recording, transcription or mechanical, chemical, or electrical reproduction; or any other articles, equipment, machines, or materials; (9) "Minor," any person less than eighteen years of age; (10) "Nudity," within the meaning of subdivision (5) of this secti (SDCL § 22-24-27)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Fraudulent claim prohibited
- Online covered platform
- Act of terrorism
- Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined
- Disseminating material harmful to minors as misdemeanor
- False statement on application to state agency for loan, grant, or other financial assistance for business or agriculture
- Intentional falsification or omission of material information as felony
- Obstruction of community antenna television system transmissions as misdemeanor
- Terrorist threat
- Unauthorized possession of substances with intent to make destructive device as felony
Related terms in the same statutes
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