Any person who releases or spreads any disease germs intending thereby to accomplish the infection of one or more persons or domestic animals is guilty of a Class 2 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 felonyup to 25 yearsup to $50,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-16-2

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1923, ch 160; SDC 1939, § 13.1504; SL 1977, ch 190, § 28; SL 2006, ch 130, § 14.