While a motor vehicle is located upon a public highway or the right-of-way of a public highway, it is a Class 2 misdemeanor if any person occupying a motor vehicle smokes marijuana or marijuana concentrate while the vehicle is being operated.

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

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-25

  • 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 100, § 2.