Breach of confidentiality of information as misdemeanor.

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person, including an employee or official of the department or another state agency or local government, to breach the confidentiality of information obtained under this chapter.

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

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20G-79

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

Source: Initiated Measure No. 26, approved Nov. 3, 2020, eff. Jul. 1, 2021.