South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-30A-39 — Alteration or removal of serial number--Possession of property with altered serial number--Felony
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-39
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 consent of the owner, intentionally alters, obliterates, or removes a serial number or other identifying mark on personal property, or possesses any personal property knowing that the property has a serial number or identifying mark which has been intentionally obliterated, altered, or removed, which number or marking may be used to determine ownership of the property, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is alteration or removal of serial number a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Alteration or removal of serial number is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-30A-39.
Which South Dakota statute covers alteration or removal of serial number?
Alteration or removal of serial number is governed by SDCL § 22-30A-39 (Alteration or removal of serial number--Possession of property with altered serial number--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.