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SDCL § 22-24A-3.1 — Purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll--Misdemeanor or felony

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

Part of Chapter 24A: Child Pornography, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-24A-3.1

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.

SDCL § 22-24A-3.1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly purchase or possess a child-like sex doll. If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section within fifteen years of the prior conviction, the violation is a Class 6 felony.

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Is purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-24A-3.1.

First offense - purchase or possession of child-like sex doll: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-24A-3.1) · Second or subsequent offense within fifteen years: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-24A-3.1)

Which South Dakota statute covers purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll?

Purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll is governed by SDCL § 22-24A-3.1 (Purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll--Misdemeanor or felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.