It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to disclose any information, records, reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data obtained for or contained in any medical study for the purpose of reducing morbidity or mortality, except that necessary for the purpose of the specific study.

Attorney's Note

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

Source: SL 1959, ch 134, §§ 5, 6; SDC Supp 1960, §§ 27.9960, 27.9961; SDCL, § 34-14-2; SL 1977, ch 190, § 22.