South Dakota Codified Laws 41-6-25. Fur dealer’s license–Privileges–License valid for one year–Violation as misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person to purchase or contract to purchase for a commercial purpose the raw skins of fur-bearing animals or unskinned fur-bearing animals, including jackrabbits, without a fur dealer’s license or in violation of the license or the rules of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission. For purposes of this section, commercial purpose is the purchase of or contract to purchase the property by persons who hold themselves out as engaging in the business of purchasing such property and does not include the isolated or occasional purchase of such property.
A fur dealer’s license permits the licensee to purchase or contract to purchase the skins of fur-bearing animals, including jackrabbits, for the purpose of resale or other commercial purpose, to the extent and in the manner provided by §§ 41-14-22 and 41-14-23. A fur dealer’s license is valid for a period of one year from July first to June thirtieth.
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 41-6-25
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Any person convicted of issuing an insufficient funds check or no account check shall be denied a fur dealer’s license until such time as all such checks are paid.
Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0302 (19); SL 1941, ch 105; SL 1947, ch 107; SL 1953, ch 100; SDC Supp 1960, § 25.0302 (17); SL 1961, ch 116, § 2; SL 1966, ch 69, § 2; SL 1979, ch 278, § 13; SL 1979, ch 279; SL 1982, ch 287; SL 1984, ch 29, § 5Y; SL 1986, ch 345; SL 1986, ch 346; SL 1991, ch 337, § 20; SL 2001, ch 230, § 1.