South Dakota statute
SDCL § 23A-28-13 — Unlawful taking of money from store or mercantile establishment
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 28: Restitution To Victims Of Crime, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Full text of SDCL § 23A-28-13
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 adult or emancipated minor as defined in § 25-5-24 or the parents or guardian of any unemancipated minor, or any employee of any store or mercantile establishment who takes possession of any money belonging to the store or other mercantile establishment without the consent of the owner and with the intention of converting the money to the person's own use is liable to the owner for the amount taken. In addition, the merchant is entitled to the amount of money taken, or fifty dollars, whichever is greater, and attorney fees and costs.
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