South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-4. Unlawful food additives–Prohibited use as misdemeanor
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It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to manufacture, sell, offer, or expose for sale any food product to which has been added any borax, paraffin, boric acid, formaldehyde, salicylic acid, abrastol, beta naphtol, dulcin, glucin, fluorine compound, formic acid, or other injurious or unhealthful substance or any derivative thereof. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to sell or offer for sale any meat or meat product to which has been added any sulphurous acid or any salt of the same or any substance capable of producing such acid or salt thereof.
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 39-4-4
- food: as used in this title shall include all substances used as food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed, or compound, and all substances or ingredients to be added to foods for any purpose. See South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1905, ch 114, § 33; SL 1917, ch 242, § 16; RC 1919, § 7818; SDC 1939, § 22.0411; SL 1977, ch 190, § 357; SL 1980, ch 275.