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South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-14-20 — Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle--Felony

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 14: Unlawful Use Of Weapons, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-14-20

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 22-14-20Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who willfully, knowingly, and illegally discharges a firearm at an occupied structure or motor vehicle is guilty of a Class 3 felony.

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Is discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle is a Class 3 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14-20.

Which South Dakota statute covers discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle?

Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle is governed by SDCL § 22-14-20 (Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.