South Dakota Codified Laws 34-27-25. Reporting discovery of human skeletal remains–Failure to report as misdemeanor
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Any person who encounters or discovers human skeletal remains or what he believes may be human skeletal remains in or on the ground shall immediately cease any activity which may disturb those remains and shall report the presence and location of such human skeletal remains to an appropriate law enforcement officer. Willful failure to report the presence or discovery of human skeletal remains or what may be human skeletal remains within forty–eight hours to an appropriate law enforcement officer in the county in which the remains are found is a Class 2 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 |
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Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-27-25
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1990, ch 6, § 5.