No person may, directly or indirectly, employ a device, scheme, or artifice to defraud in connection with the offer or sale of a franchise. A violation of this section is a fraudulent practice and a Class 4 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 4 felonyup to 10 yearsup to $20,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-5B-24

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2008, ch 203, § 24.