South Dakota Codified Laws 34-27-19. Removing dead body maliciously or with intent to sell or dissect as misdemeanor
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Every person who removes all or any part of the dead body of a human being from any grave or other place where the same has been buried, or from any place where the same is deposited while awaiting burial, with intent to sell the same or to dissect it without authority of law, or from malice or wantonness, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-27-19
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: PenC 1877, § 358; CL 1887, § 6559; RPenC 1903, § 363; RC 1919, § 3877; SDC 1939, § 13.1418; SL 1977, ch 190, § 74.