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SDCL § 22-34-28 — Substantial interruption or impairment--Utility Service--Critical Infrastructure--Violation as felony

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

Part of Chapter 34: Vandalism And Injuries To Property, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-34-28

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 § 22-34-28Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who, by any means, knowingly damages or tampers with any property and, as a direct result: (1) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment: in television, radio, telephone, telegraph, internet, or other mass communications service; in police, fire, or other public service communications; in radar, radio, or other electronic aids to air or marine navigation or communications; or in amateur or citizens band radio communications being used for public service or emergency communications; (2) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment in: (a) Public transportation; (b) Water supply; (c) Gas service; (d) Electric service; (e) Critical infrastructure facility; or (f) Other utility service; is guilty of a Class 6 felony, and, if such damage or tampering causes physical injury to another person, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

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Is substantial interruption or impairment a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: substantial interruption or impairment ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-34-28.

Substantial interruption or impairment (no injury): Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-34-28) · Substantial interruption or impairment causing physical injury: Class 4 Felony (SDCL § 22-34-28)

Which South Dakota statute covers substantial interruption or impairment?

Substantial interruption or impairment is governed by SDCL § 22-34-28 (Substantial interruption or impairment--Utility Service--Critical Infrastructure--Violation as felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.