South Dakota Codified Laws 35-9-2.3. Purchase of beverage by adult for person under twenty-one as misdemeanor
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Except as provided in §§ 35-9-1 and 35-9-1.1, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person twenty–one years of age or older to purchase or otherwise acquire alcoholic beverages from a retail establishment and to give or resell the alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of twenty–one years.
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 35-9-2.3
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 2000, ch 184, § 1.