It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to produce radiation, or to produce, transport, transfer, receive, acquire, possess, use, store, or dispose of radioactive materials, unless the person registers in writing with the secretary or obtains a license from the secretary in accordance with the procedures prescribed by such secretary. The secretary may exempt from registration or licensing radiation machines or radioactive materials known to be without hazard.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-21-20

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1957, ch 122, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.17A05; SL 1967, ch 107, § 3; SL 1977, ch 190, § 53.