South Dakota statute
SDCL § 34-20B-45 — Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor--Knowing violation as felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 20B: Drugs And Substances Control, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 34-20B-45
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 violates any of §§ 34-20B-42 to 34-20B-44, inclusive, is punishable by a civil fine of not more than ten thousand dollars. In addition, if the violation is prosecuted by an information or indictment which alleges that the violation was committed knowingly and the trier of fact specifically finds that the violation was committed knowingly such person is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor is a Class 5 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 34-20B-45.
Which South Dakota statute covers civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor?
Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor is governed by SDCL § 34-20B-45 (Civil fine for violation by manufacturer or distributor--Knowing violation as felony).
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