It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to maintain, conduct or operate a lodging establishment, campground or food service establishment in this state unless a valid license, issued by the department, is in the possession of the owner and posted in a conspicuous place in such establishment or campground.

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

Source: SL 1909, ch 185, § 8; SL 1913, ch 238, § 5; SL 1915, ch 215, § 5; RC 1919, § 7825; SL 1921, ch 241; SL 1929, ch 212, § 2; SL 1935, ch 173, § 2; SDC 1939, § 27.1706; SL 1941, ch 127, § 1; SL 1955, ch 94, § 2; SL 1963, ch 158, § 7; SL 1967, ch 106, § 1; SL 1970, ch 199, § 3; SL 1977, ch 190, § 40.