South Dakota Codified Laws 10-50-65. Certain activities regarding for-export-only tobacco products prohibited–Violation as misdeameanor
No dealer, licensed distributor, licensed wholesaler, or any other person in this state may acquire, import, hold, own, possess, sell, or distribute or transport for sale or distribution:
(1) Any cigarettes or tobacco products intended for export or previously exported from the United States;
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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-50-65
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- sell: shall include or apply to gifts, exchanges, and barter. See South Dakota Codified Laws 10-50-1
(2) Any cigarettes or tobacco products, the package of which bears any statement, label, stamp, sticker, or notice indicating that the manufacturer did not intend the cigarettes or tobacco products to be sold, distributed, or used in the United States, including labels stating, For Export Only, U.S. Tax–Exempt, For Use Outside U.S., or similar wording; or
(3) Any cigarettes or tobacco products that the person knows or has reason to know the manufacturer did not intend to be sold, distributed, or used in the United States.
A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2000, ch 65, § 1.