All substances listed in Schedule I that are possessed, transferred, sold, or offered for sale in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contraband and seized and summarily forfeited to the state. Similarly, all substances listed in Schedule I, which are seized or come into the possession of the state, the owners of which are unknown, shall be deemed contraband and summarily forfeited to the state.

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Source: SL 1970, ch 229, § 11 (e) (5); SDCL Supp, § 39-17-138.