South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-23-2 — Promoting prostitution--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 23: Prostitution, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 22-23-2
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:
(1) Encourages, induces, procures, or otherwise purposely causes another to become or remain a prostitute;
(2) Promotes the prostitution of a minor; or
(3) Promotes the prostitution of his or her spouse, child, ward, or other dependant person;
is guilty of promoting prostitution. Promoting prostitution is a Class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is promoting prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Promoting prostitution is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-23-2.
Which South Dakota statute covers promoting prostitution?
Promoting prostitution is governed by SDCL § 22-23-2 (Promoting prostitution--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.