South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20-23. Intentional poisoning of food, drug, or water supply as felony
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Every person who intentionally mingles any poison with any food, drink, or medicine with intent that the same shall be taken by any human being to his injury, and every person who intentionally poisons any spring, well, or reservoir of water, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
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 34-20-23
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: PenC 1877, § 406; CL 1887, § 6607; RPenC 1903, § 416; RC 1919, § 4124; SDC 1939, § 13.1503; SL 1977, ch 190, § 50.