South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-30A-12 — Unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 30A: Theft, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-30A-12
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, without the intent to deprive the owner thereof, operates another's motor vehicle or vessel without the consent of the owner, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-30A-12.
Which South Dakota statute covers unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor?
Unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor is governed by SDCL § 22-30A-12 (Unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor).
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