In addition to any penalty imposed under this chapter, a person convicted of violating § 34A-7-7 while operating a motor vehicle is considered to have been convicted of a moving traffic violation. A report of conviction of the provisions of this chapter shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety by the court within ten days after the date the conviction is entered.

The penalties prescribed in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any penalties, rights, remedies, duties, or liabilities otherwise imposed or conferred by law.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-7-8

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1974, ch 242, § 7; SDCL Supp, § 34-16C-12; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 20; SL 2011, ch 165, § 128.

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