South Dakota Codified Laws 22-49-3. Second degree human trafficking–Felony
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A person is guilty of human trafficking in the second degree if that person:
(1) Recruits, harbors, transports, provides, receives, purchases, or obtains, by any means, another person knowing that force, fraud, or coercion, as defined in § 22-49-1, will be used to cause the person to engage in prostitution, forced labor, or involuntary servitude; or
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-49-3
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Benefits financially or by receiving anything of value from participation in a venture that has engaged in acts set forth in this section.
Human trafficking in the second degree is a Class 4 felony.
Source: SL 2011, ch 120, § 3; SL 2019, ch 111, § 2; SL 2020, ch 89, § 3.