Any person subject to this section, as provided in this chapter, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. In addition to a jail sentence authorized by § 22-6-2, a Class 1 misdemeanor imposed by this chapter is subject to a criminal fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars per day of violation. The violator is also subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars per day of violation, or for damages to the environment of this state, or both.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-2-75

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0115; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0151; SL 1966, ch 260, § 5; SDCL § 46-25-16; SL 1973, ch 280, § 14 (1); SDCL Supp, § 46-25-91; SL 1977, ch 190, § 638; SL 1984, ch 243, § 6; SL 1988, ch 285, § 34; SL 1992, ch 158, § 28; SL 2011, ch 165, § 52.