It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person passing or driving any animal or conveyance through any gate located within or upon the borders of any state or federal park or game preserve within this state to fail to close and securely fasten such gate immediately after such passage.

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 41-17-24

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

Source: SDC Supp 1960, § 25.1317 as enacted by SL 1966, ch 73, § 2; SDCL, § 41-16-5; SL 1977, ch 190, § 607.