South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-21. Lack of knowledge as to age of minor not a defense
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It is not a defense to the provisions of this chapter regarding distribution of a controlled substance or marijuana to a minor that the defendant did not know that the recipient was a minor, even if such lack of knowledge was reasonable.
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-21
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Source: SL 1992, ch 168, § 4.