It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to distribute, sell, or offer for sale any article that purports to be an American Indian art or craft but was not manufactured by an American Indian, unless the person places, immediately above the article, a sign that states explicitly the article is not a genuine American Indian art or craft. The sign required under this section must not be less than twenty-four inches by sixteen inches in size, and the lettering on the sign must not be less than one-half inch in height.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-7-2.1

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

Source: SL 1974, ch 251, § 1; SL 1977, ch 190, § 250; SL 2023, ch 142, § 1.