South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23-7-18 — Sale of pistol by retail dealer--Restrictions--Misdemeanor
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 7: Firearms Control, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 23-7-18
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.
No pistol shall be sold in violation of any provisions of this chapter, nor shall a pistol be sold under any circumstances unless the purchaser is personally known to the seller or shall present clear evidence of his identity. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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Is sale of pistol by retail dealer a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Sale of pistol by retail dealer is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in South Dakota under SDCL § 23-7-18.
Which South Dakota statute covers sale of pistol by retail dealer?
Sale of pistol by retail dealer is governed by SDCL § 23-7-18 (Sale of pistol by retail dealer--Restrictions--Misdemeanor).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.