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SDCL § 22-42-8 — Obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud

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

Part of Chapter 42: Controlled Substances And Marijuana, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-42-8

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 § 22-42-8Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Any person who knowingly obtains possession of a controlled drug or substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, fraud, deception, or subterfuge is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

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Is obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-42-8.

Which South Dakota statute covers obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud?

Obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud is governed by SDCL § 22-42-8 (Obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.