South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-18-41 — Unlawful directing--Light--Laser pointer
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 18: Assaults And Personal Injuries, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-18-41
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.
Anyone who intentionally directs light from a laser pointer at the body of a law enforcement officer is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, a laser pointer is a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
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Is unlawful directing a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Unlawful directing is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-18-41.
Which South Dakota statute covers unlawful directing?
Unlawful directing is governed by SDCL § 22-18-41 (Unlawful directing--Light--Laser pointer).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.