It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly purchase or possess a child-like sex doll.

If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section within fifteen years of the prior conviction, the violation is a Class 6 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $4,000
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-1 and § 22-6-2

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-24A-3.1

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2021, ch 98, § 3.