South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-8-12 — Act of terrorism--Felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 8: Terrorism, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 22-8-12
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 commits a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to do any of the following:
(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;
(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation by assassination or kidnaping; or
(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;
is guilty of an act of terrorism. A violation of this section is a Class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is act of terrorism a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Act of terrorism is a Class C Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-8-12.
Which South Dakota statute covers act of terrorism?
Act of terrorism is governed by SDCL § 22-8-12 (Act of terrorism--Felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.