Any person who forges, alters, or misrepresents any livestock ownership inspection certificate, market clearance, bill of sale, or any permit or other authorization or proof of ownership provided for in this chapter or chapter 40-20 with intent to defraud is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 5 felonyup to 5 yearsup to $10,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-21-21

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

Source: SL 1943, ch 142, § 16; SL 1949, ch 149, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 40.9929; SL 1963, ch 241; SL 1977, ch 190, § 518; SL 1984, ch 269, § 28; SL 1991, ch 335, § 8.