South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-14A-18 — Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 14A: Explosives And Destructive Devices, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-14A-18
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.
Any person who intentionally destroys or attempts to destroy by the use of any explosive or destructive device, any property real or personal, not the property of such person, although done under such circumstances as not to endanger the life or safety of any human being, is guilty of a Class 4 felony. This section does not apply to any property destroyed under the direction of any firefighter or any law enforcement officer of any municipality to prevent the spread of a fire.
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Is use of explosive or device to destroy another's property a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-14A-18.
Which South Dakota statute covers use of explosive or device to destroy another's property?
Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property is governed by SDCL § 22-14A-18 (Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property--Felony).
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