South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-23-1 — Prostitution--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 23: Prostitution, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-23-1
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.
A person who is eighteen years of age or older and who engages in or offers to engage in sexual activity for a fee or other compensation is guilty of prostitution, a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Prostitution is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-23-1.
Which South Dakota statute covers prostitution?
Prostitution is governed by SDCL § 22-23-1 (Prostitution--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.